One of the treasured possessions we can have are books. Books are also a treasure all their own aside from having been given by people who are dear to us. These are products of a persons ideas and imagination. What theyve written are eternal reminders of how these thoughts flowed from their mind into the thoughts of their readers. Indeed, a book is precious way beyond its physical form. However, when you ship books, this very form is what we would like to preserve because it is the only way we can make meaning of what has been written by the author.
When packing your precious books, one thing you should never forget is to clean them. It is never recommended to pack books when they are covered in dust. You can use lighter fluid and cotton to smudge off the stain if youre dealing with a bad stain on a glossy cover. Dust the books off using a feather duster or dry cloth, but never wipe them with damp cloth.
After youve cleaned the books of dust and dirt, you are ready to pack them. What you must remember when packing them is to keep them from getting moist. This is very basic. When you pack the books moist, its going to soften the pages and even make them disintegrate. Therefore, make sure you pack them after theyre completely dry. Put them in plastic sleeves or put them in a plastic bag and seal it all around with a packaging tape to keep moisture from developing during transit.
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