How can I preserve a paper from yellowing due to old age?

Question

How? I want to know! any ideas?

Answer 1

Milk of magnesia is supposed to work, but I've never tried it.  Here are a couple of sites:

http://scrapbookmagick.blogspot.com/2007...

http://answers.google.com/answers/thread...

Answer 2

The key to preserving your paper documents is to keep them in an acid-free, humidity-controlled environment. Your paper documents need protection from a variety of elements which contribute to their deterioration--namely: light, heat, humidity, acids in papers, plastics, and adhesives, other objects, pollutants, and pests.

You can store and preserve your paper documents in a few different ways. You can organize and file your documents in acid-free folders, and keep them in an acid-free box. Or you could place your documents in archivally safe plastic sleeves and keep them in an album or binder. Another popular alternative is to encapsulate a document between two sheets of polyester film.

Regardless of how you choose to store your documents, NEVER STORE THEM IN AN ATTIC OR BASEMENT. Extreme temperature and humidity changes cause rapid deterioration. Store your items in a room that is comfortable to you, with stable temperature and humidity.

Answer 3

under glass using a acid free mat will help, keep out of sunlight