Re: cleaning of filters

Posted by Martin Wessendorf-2 on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/cleaning-of-filters-tp3783387p3784009.html

Dan Osborn wrote:

> However, some grime does come off better in aqueous solvents, and it is OK
> to use a good breath of air on the filter surface and either a Qtip or wipe
> to clean it.  A water dampened Qtip or cloth followed by a dry wipe should
> be fine as well.

I had always heard that Q-tips have starch in them as a binder, and were
thus unsuitable for optics--that we should make our own with cotton wool
and an applicator stick.  Not so?

Martin
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