Warped Negatives!

A Cleaner Film Surface

Ray Rogers said:

To be fair, I do not think it is the squegee,
sponge or cloth that is the real problem... A lot of film
has been so treated without problems.

I think the trouble is with dust, grit or other solid particle(s)

Squeegeeing (prints at least) is actually sort of fun ...

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With surface water removed film dries FAST. There is
less chance of dust or lint settling upon it's surface and
then staying there. A wet surface is a magnet for any
statically charged air born particles. Also, surface
water left to slowly drain and evaporate is an
invitation for water spots.

Of course bladed or sponge squeegees must be kept
clean. I use a distilled water half strength Photo Flo last
rinse in which the eight blade is given a rinse as well.
I've tried water only but the blades tend to 'hang'
as the squeegee is pulled slowly one time the
full length of the film.

Squeegee prints? I sponge dry prints. If I had one
of those sloping backboards at a sink I might consider
squeegeeing. Sponge drying though does work well.
A sponge will draw water from a surface. Photo
grade sponges are still available. Dan