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Buy a cheap crappy vaccum cleaner from a thrift store? ßelals Girl Send a noteboard - 17/10/2013 11:40:37 PM

It could be your official "book cleaning" vacuum, in case you end up purchasing/receiving more old books with mildew smell in the future. Could keep it outside in the garage or a shed when not in use.

Kind of a pain in the neck though, so I suppose whether it would be worthwhile would depend on how much use you'd get out of it. Best of luck in any case.

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