I've had the unfortunate experience of little dogs who think that a box is a thing to pee on -- and that box was full of books. Being a fanatic about my personal library, I had to devise a method of salvaging my precious old books from the ravages of animal urine. If only the cover and a couple of pages are affected, this method works pretty well. If the entire book is contaminated, well, you can probably get another copy of the book on Amazon or at your local used bookstore.
Step 1
Wipe the book off with paper towels.
Step 2
Spray outside of book lightly with vinegar. Wipe it off with paper towels. Repeat until the urine is gone. Let the book dry completely.
Step 3
Immerse entire book in a box filled with baking soda. Leave it there for several days. Carefully give it a sniff test.
Step 4
Repeat as needed.
WARNINGS:
The baking soda may fade the cover cloth, especially if the box is still damp when placed in the box.
Despite what well meaning friends or family may tell you, do NOT use ammonia to clean up urine. The stench is from ammonia in the urine. If you use ammonia to clean it up, you will simply attract more pet accidents. Vinegar neutralizes ammonia.
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