Advice on how to get rid Stink in Books?

Question

I have aquired many of my fathers books. My parents were heavy smokers, the books are wonderful - some are even out of publication. But, the smell is horrible. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of the smell?

Answer 1

put a couple used dryer sheets between some of the pages. if you use dryer sheets that are used, it will not be as strong, and you wont be wasting dryersheets....its more fruggle

Answer 2

The dryer sheets are a great idea, also on nice fine days place them outside on a mat so the book is open the fresh air will help. I had to do this on a few that a friend had borrowed.

Answer 3

open the book and put them outside just make sure it doesent rain

Answer 4

used the fabric sofener dryer sheets. they work great! jst put them in between the pages and voila! it smells like fresh laundry!