Negative Cleaning

[oriecat]

What do you use to clean negatives? I had a horrible dust problem tonight. I would brush and brush and brush, but I still ended up with white spots. The dust won't die!

 

[motcon]

here's the process i use:

- i first brush with anti-static brush
- hit each side with a dust spray
- use a lint free cloth if any stubborn particles remain
- place in negative carrier and curse quietly if i missed any

 

[enigma]

yep.... sounds about right to me. seems to work. I used to be lazy and not clean them.... not a good idea. dust, hairs, other.... look very bad on prints.

 

[~rosey~]

i use some special ilford neg cleaning chemicals (i'd give you the name but i cant remember) and neg cleaning tissues. neg holders are a must if you want to keep your negs clean. it all seems to work alright, but my major problem is scrathes, i guess im just not careful enough when enlarging!! :?

 

[oriecat]

I hate scratches too. Even worse since you know it's your own fault. :cry: