Cleaning & Pressing

Cleaning & pressing — coming soon

Understand basic preservation, what dry cleaning and pressing can (and cannot) fix, and when sending a book out is worth the risk.

  • Safe handling before any treatment
  • Pressing vs cleaning — different goals
  • Red flags that mean leave it alone

Topics we are writing

  • Surface cleaning basics
  • Pressing outcomes
  • Finding reputable pressers

FAQ

Should I press raw books myself?

The guide will cover risks. In general, valuable books belong with experienced professionals.

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