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Remove books from the shelf in order, placing them on a cart with a bookend for support then clean the shelf.

Use mirofiber cloths or vacuums to remove dust particles.

Keep books firmly closed while cleaning them, to prevent dirt from slipping down between the leaves.

Many libraries and museums use Nilfisk-brand HEPA vacuums, particularly model GM-80.

HEPA vacuum cleaners, now available for domestic use, are capable of retaining particles as small as 0.5 micron. Only special high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters will capture this fine dust.

Most domestic and industrial vacuum cleaners cannot retain this very fine dust since ordinary vacuum filters are not designed to hold such small particles in the bag unit. Most problematic, though, is the dust produced by industrial pollution-the fine black soot usually seen around window openings and HVAC ducts. Much of the dust in libraries and archives consists of soft brown particles produced by the collection-small flakes of paper fibers, leather fragments, and textile threads. Suitable vacuum cleaners should be used to remove dust from carpets, floors, books, and shelving because sweeping can move the dust from one area to another. Do not use cloths that contain chemical additives. These cloths should be changed or cleaned frequently. A good choice for removing light dust layers from books and shelves are microfiber cleaning cloths, which use an electrostatic charge to attract and hold dust and thus leave no damaging chemicals behind. It also aids regular cleaning of books at the shelf: the tops of books that are properly compressed can be easily dusted or vacuumed. Compression helps to prevent dust and other debris from falling into the text blocks. It also helps prevent books on lower shelves from being splashed by water and other cleaning materials.Д«ooks should be shelved and compressed properly. Damp mopping, rather than wet mopping, reduces the risk of raising the humidity in confined areas. Floors should be vacuumed and damp-mopped at least every 48 hours, and carpets vacuumed at least once a day. Storage areas, counters, and tabletops should be cleaned often to prevent the accumulation of dirt. Written instructions for staff can detail procedures and special instructions for caring for the collections. Setting up a cleaning schedule for public spaces and storage areas may be helpful. The screens should be removable so that they can be thoroughly vacuumed and washed on a regular basis.ДЄ well-functioning air conditioning system provides the best form of control against dust and other particulates, but much can be accomplished even without such a system.ДЄll areas of the library should be cleaned regularly. Screens not only keep out bats, birds, and insects they also slightly reduce the amount of dust (particulates) blowing through the windows.

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If windows must be kept open for air circulation, the window openings must be covered by fine insect screening. Food and drink attract insects and rodents, leave residues that cause surface contamination and pose a direct threat to research materials and equipment.Дirt and grime damage materials and provide nutrients that promote mold growth and attract insects and rodents. Smoking not only fouls the air it also leaves tar and nicotine deposits that degrade paper artifacts. Smoking, eating, and drinking should not be allowed in any area where collections are stored or used.

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Educating staff and users in how to handle research materials is also important.

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Good housekeeping for library and archive collections means keeping the materials and surrounding areas clean andВ shelving materials appropriately.

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