An Ontario Library Is Warning You To Stop Microwaving Your Books To Get Rid Of COVID-19

The books go into quarantine before you read them.
Guelph Public Library Is Warning You To Stop Microwaving Your Books To Get Rid Of COVID-19
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Ontario Editor

Next time you go to read a book, don't reach for the microwave. 

The Guelph Public Library is now warning residents to not microwave their books to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

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They also state that this method shouldn't be used if you're trying to dry out a book you accidentally got wet. 

"Please DO NOT microwave your books to dry them or prevent the spread of COVID-19," the statement reads. 

Instead, the library is reminding that they follow a variety of measures to ensure everyone's safety, including putting reading material in a 72-hour quarantine. 

On Facebook, the company posted a photo of a book with burn marks on the pages to show the consequences of using your kitchen appliances. 

This isn't the first time that Ontarians have been warned about the dangers of using a microwave for non-food related products. 

Back in May, the province's fire marshal asked residents to not microwave any face masks to try and decontaminate them. 

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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