Professional dedusting is one of the preventive protection operations to be carried out periodically in book and paper storage environments such as archives and libraries. The removal of superficial deposits and careful monitoring of environmental parameters prevent microbiological and entomological attacks that can spread and involve entire collections. .
Since this is a direct intervention on the object, it must be carried out by the restorer. Through the assessment of individual cases, the most suitable techniques and tools are chosen for the removal of surface deposits, with the aid of suitable protective devices. At this stage, it is also possible to control the material’s state of conservation by pointing out any dangerous situations, such as the presence of active microbiological attacks, which severely damage the material and may prove hazardous to the health of the workers.
The dedusting operations on the material can be carried out on site by setting up special isolated areas, and also involve cleaning and disinfecting the racks that will once again house the material within the storage areas. It is important that these interventions are repeated cyclically in order to monitor the condition of the funds and intervene promptly in the event of emergencies.
