How to Remove Book Stains

If you discover your copy of "The Grinch Stole Christmas" has crayon markings on every page or your copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" is riddled with notes in ink and mildew, you don't have to retire your treasured classic. Most likely, the book can be restored to adequate to good condition through a few tried and true methods. These methods should...

Paper and liquids do not mix. Whether it is your favorite book or an important document, spills on paper often seem irreversible. You can successfully remove stains from paper when treated carefully using specific steps. Only valuable, irreplaceable papers need to be taken to a professional for preservation.

While the last post we did about caring for books focused on storing them properly and keeping them clean, what do you do if your volumes are already dirty? And what about leather-bound books? Here ar