Step-by-Step Instructions

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   Step 1

   Scrape away excess spill

   If what you’re working with is thick or chunky — like pureed blueberries or diced tomatoes — use the spatula to gently lift or scrape away as much residue as possible.

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   Step 2

   Put parchment paper between pages

   Place a sheet of parchment paper in between any pages that were affected by the spill. To help prevent liquids bleeding through, you may want to add a few extra sheets of parchment in between any pages surrounding the affected area.

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   Step 3

   Blot spill

   Carefully blot the spill using a clean and dry microfiber cloth. Take care not to scrub or rub the liquids, as you could end up just spreading the stain about or working it further into the fibers of the paper. Continue blotting each side of the affected pages until you’ve removed as much residue as possible.

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   Step 4

   Sprinkle baking soda

   Next sprinkle a little baking soda on the area where the spill occurred. Let this sit for three to four hours, making sure you keep the pages open.

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   Step 5

   Wipe away baking soda

   Gently wipe away any baking soda from the cookbook’s pages.

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   Step 6

   Dry

   Leave the cookbook in an area without a lot of humidity until the pages dry out. You can help speed up the drying time by placing the book under the fan if you like.