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Tip of the Month
September

How to handle damaged photos

  • DO NOT WIPE DIRT OFF OF THE SURFACE OF PHOTOS (they will scratch) Try blowing the dirt off or use a compressed gas duster.

  • DO NOT TAPE RIPS TOGETHER (the adhesive from the tape will ruin the photos). It's best to leave the tear alone and contact a professional photo restoration service for help.

  • DO NOT USE GLUE (will stain). The rips won’t get worse... save the repairs till later.

  • DON’T STACK WET PHOTOS INTO PILES! The cellulose gelatin on photos is water soluable. During the drying process your photos will stick together.

  • DON’T TOUCH THE SURFACE OF THE WET PHOTO! Your fingers will leave prints in the soft water soluable gelatin.

  • DON’T PULL STUCK PHOTOS (if they have dried) APART! Most likely your photos will tear. Contact a professional photo restoration service for help.