old photographs

[Gennifer36]

have some old (1940s) photos & would like to enlarge them on my PC , only they are very dirty . Can anyone tell me how to clean them up before scanning them . Thanks in advance Genny

[Steve_ref]

Have you tried any of the photography forums:

http://www.digital-photo-forum.com/
and
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/

You may need to register (free) in order to get an answer.

[Teddio]

Place them in a bath of warm soapy water for a few minutes and rub them with a sponge very gently. Rinse them in warm water containing a few drop of detergent and leave them to air dry.

[RATTER15]

look at this site first!! http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_ id=00CH6Q

Scan the prints before doing anything!! at least if the cleaning ruins them you still have a record!!

If you need photos touching up e mail me: [email protected]

[Gennifer36]

Thanks for all your answers will try them if & when we can reinstall HP printer/scanner on my husband's PC Genny