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QuestionCan I blow on photographs to remove dust if I don't have compressed air?Annie Tao is an award-winning Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer and the Owner of Annie Tao Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While some of her commercial clients include Starbucks, PayPal, Rice University, and United Airlines, Annie is also passionate about capturing genuine emotions and real moments in people’s lives. She has been recognized as Kodak’s Featured Photographer and has had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Brides Magazine, and Glamour & Grace.No, I strongly recommend against it. Moisture is your number one enemy when it comes to photographs. If you blow on them, you may unintentionally put moisture from your mouth on to the surface of the photo.
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QuestionHow do I know if a cleaning supply will be okay on a photo?Annie Tao is an award-winning Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer and the Owner of Annie Tao Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While some of her commercial clients include Starbucks, PayPal, Rice University, and United Airlines, Annie is also passionate about capturing genuine emotions and real moments in people’s lives. She has been recognized as Kodak’s Featured Photographer and has had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Brides Magazine, and Glamour & Grace.You can't use any liquids, sprays, or items that will spread moisture. Clean, dry cloths and canned air should be okay.
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QuestionIs there anything better than canned air for this?Annie Tao is an award-winning Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer and the Owner of Annie Tao Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While some of her commercial clients include Starbucks, PayPal, Rice University, and United Airlines, Annie is also passionate about capturing genuine emotions and real moments in people’s lives. She has been recognized as Kodak’s Featured Photographer and has had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Brides Magazine, and Glamour & Grace.Yes, lens bulb dusters are actually the ideal option. They're similar to compressed air, but they're a little gentler.
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QuestionCan I use sanitizer to clean the photo?Community AnswerNo, I wouldn't recommend using sanitizer as it might damage your photo.
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QuestionHow do I clean a 100+ year old portrait?Community AnswerGet it done professionally, especially if it has "silvered." A local archivist may know who to contact.
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