Squeegee or not

[Graeme]

I used a squeegee on film for many years, negs are in better condition since I stopped, I'll not use again.

[Dave Hall]

One of those perennial issues that will go to the end of time.
I actually have allways used a "squeege", [ 42 years]
But admit that I have it soaking in rinse aid before use.

[Bob]

I did use one for the longest time, rinsing in hot water before use. Can't say I ever saw a scratch but I always figured it was only a matter of time so stopped a few years ago. Generally now just wipe down the back with a paper towel as others have suggested and hang to dry over the bath after running hot water through the shower head for a few mins to let the steam knock down most of the dust. Door shut and no disturbance for as long as practical. More recently, once it/they are hanging up, I also give a zap with the Zerostat I bought myself for Christmas...

[Terry S]

Originally Posted by Bob

More recently, once it/they are hanging up, I also give a zap with the Zerostat I bought myself for Christmas...

I remember when these first came out, for use with vinyl records, if I recall and they weren't too badly priced either.

Just looking around, I didn't even know that they were still produced, but I was shocked to see that they now go for anything between £50 and £90+ each!!! I have a small anti-static brush that I use occasionally, so I think that I'll stick with that just now.

Terry S

[Bob]

Yep, they are not cheap - at least 45 beer tokens - that's why it was a Christmas present

I imagine the prices went up as vinyl became less popular and shot up again now it is the domain of the hipster...