I have experimented recently with using "Swiffer Dusters" to remove dust
from film before scanning. The Swiffer Duster is about 7x4.5 inches and
consists of a thick layer of very thin, light blue fibers sandwiched
between two layers of a white, cloth-like material. The sandwich is
meant to be stuck onto a plastic handle (included in the box) for use as
a dusting brush. Dust sticks to the blue fibers like a magnet. I think
the cloth-like layers are to protect the fine, inner fibers from
abrasion when sweeping like a brush.
I cut them into many smaller pieces and then cut off the outer cloth
layer to fully expose the blue fibers. If you drag this very lightly
over a piece of film it will remove all the dust like magic.
What I don't know is what these blue fibers might be coated with and
whether it might somehow damage film in the long run. Nowhere does it
say; "Caution: Eats holes in photographic emulsions." I've been
meaning to write the company (Proctor & Gamble) to ask but keep forgetting.
I can find Swiffer Dusters in any supermarket here (package of 5 for USD
4.29) and, since it's a Proctor & Gamble product, I assume it is
available throughout the US and Canada since P&G have facilities in both
countries.
Chuck Norcutt
Donald MacDonald wrote:
>
> I reckon we've probably discussed this before, but here goes.
>
> Anyone using a compressor to blow air off their (OM-sourced) slides and
> negs?
>
> I am considering a move to air tools for some other applications, and
> wonder what the parameters are, in terms of noise, output pressure and so
> on.
>
> Any advice or experience to share would be welcome (especially if relates
> to the UK or translates easily). On or off list.
>
> D.
>
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