Question about negatives

[chinakay]

Hi everybody, I've just come across a big batch of negatives, probably from the 1930s or so. They are visibly dusty and likely loaded with grime. How can I clean them? Can I wash them? How about drying?

Can't wait to see what's on them!!!

Cheers,
China

[gippeswyc]

Hi China - The way to go is a lint free cloth and isopropanol (also known as isopropyl) alcohol as it will will not leave residue/streaks as for example simple tap water would. Google came up with a few sites you may find interesting.

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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=cleaning+old+negatives&meta=

gippeswyc 

[chinakay]

Thanks gippeswyc, I'll give it a try. If the negs are any good you'll be seeing them here

Cheers,
China