Dublin library warns people against microwaving library books to kill Covid-19 germs

A Dublin library group has warned people against microwaving library books after one user attempted to do so in an effort to kill off Covid-19 germs. Yes, really.

Staff at Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Libraries had to take to social media in recent days, advising people against microwaving library books. Prompted to do so after one library user returned a book in less than mint condition, it turns out that they had tried to zap the book in the microwave in an effort to kill off Covid-19 germs. Assuring the public that all books are quarantined upon return, the team took to Twitter to explain why microwaving books is not a good idea. "No, you shouldn't microwave library books to try and kill COVID-19! All returned material is quarantined for 72 hours. Items are fitted with a metallic Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag which can and will burn if microwaved." Also sharing photos of the singed book, they encouraged people to "hold firm". https://twitter.com/DLR_Libraries/status/1280856547053142016   It may seem like an obvious statement, but apparently it still needs to be said. Best stick to just the microwave popcorn, eh? Header image via Twitter/Dlr Libraries Need inspiration for staying at home? Sign up to our Lovin Home Comforts newsletter here.

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