Does paper need to be sterilized or cleaned?

[kenny1999]

I have some used books that are, as said, used, not new, from unknown sources and used extensively by unknown people. Does it need to be sterilized or cleaned and how to if it does?

[Sensei]

29 minutes ago, kenny1999 said:

I have some used books that are, as said, used, not new, from unknown sources and used extensively by unknown people. Does it need to be sterilized or cleaned

I wouldn't bother with it. The dirtiest things you touch on daily basis without sterilization are paper money and door handles. If you wash your hands regularly, don't smoke, and don't put your hands in your mouth (child), you are relatively safe if you don't have severe immune system problems.

29 minutes ago, kenny1999 said:

how to if it does?

One way is to use UV light. There are ready-made devices. There is also Sun..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_germicidal_irradiation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germicidal_lamp

I just found that local library has such device which also opens pages and use UV light on them..

https://www.google.com/search?q=sterilization+uv+light+books

 

Edited March 6 by Sensei