Books smell good again

12.02.2012 1 minute read From Editorial team

I personally like the smell of books and enjoy being in large libraries. But every now and then it can happen that some books smell a bit musty. If that bothers you a lot, you should try this tip:

Books smell good again

Place the books overnight in a sealable container with cat litter. The next day they won't smell anymore!

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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