How do you remove musty smell from Books, without damaging them?

I bought some interesting secondhand reference books at a yard sale, and did not realize they were musty. The mold is not visible, but it smells like they were stored in a damp basement. I have a mold allergy, and wonder if there is any way to de-contaminate the books. I DON'T want to cover the smell with Febreze, because the mold would still be there.

How do you remove musty smell from Books, without damaging them?
the previous answer is a good option, but technically you can't get rid of that mold. preservation is a process where they keep it from getting worst, perhaps repairing the pages, art, binding etc. you will have to get rid of the mold, meaning the book. " There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture." so there is prevention to prevent mold growth and mold on materials but nothing to get rid of exsisting mold. perhaps encasing these books (of they're collectables) or getting rid of them (if they're the $1 bin kind of books). and be responsible when getting rid of them, write down in the inside of the book that it is damaged and has mold. this is a serious problem and many people react differently to it. you dont want to hand someone this book who's baby comes across it and chews it's pages or plays with it. GOOD LUCK,lissette
Reply:Take them to you local library. Librarians are trained in preservation and restoration. They can tell you which technique(s) will work best on your books.