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Spilled a full cup of coffee on my monthly spread at the library.

The pages stuck together and my ink smeared everywhere. I used a hairdryer on low to dry it, which made the paper warp. Anyone have a better fix for a major liquid spill?
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cameron724
cameron7242mo ago
That hairdryer is the worst thing you can do. It bakes the liquid in and warps the paper fast. Next time, immediately blot with a paper towel, then put a heavy book on top of the closed planner. Leave it for a full day. The weight presses out moisture and keeps pages flat while they air dry slowly. You might still have some stain, but the book won't be a wrinkled mess.
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richardfox
richardfox2mo ago
My friend learned that the hard way, @cameron724.
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quinn_nguyen
A friend of mine did the exact same thing at a coffee shop with her bullet journal. She grabbed napkins and dabbed it up quick, then put the whole notebook in the freezer for a few hours. The pages separated easy when frozen and the ink didn't smear more. She said the paper dried flat with just a little wrinkling at the edges.
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