Article: Book Care 101.(Education)

Books are the silent sufferers of the household, being among the most used – and abused – items handled by different family members over time.Toted along to school, work, or out of town trips; read while curled up on the couch, in bed, or even in the bath; thumbed through with fingers smudged with natural skin oils, dust, or food; crammed in shelves, under mattresses, or laid open facedown on the kitchen counter or the office desk – even the hardiest book will not last long with the conditions it is constantly subjected to in the average household.Other than wear and tear due to improper handling and storage, books are made of natural materials – ...

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