Response to Squeegee marks

Having had similar experiences with squeegees, I really like this tool, too - but only to dry windows with it. For negatives, I would fully agree with Steve except on one point: Instead of hanging the negatives as wet as possible after the wash in distillled water with a highly diluted surfactant (this is only the second best solution in my eyes), I put the reel with the film in a salad spinner and whirl it around a bit. This removes most of the surface water, causing the film to dry much faster, which in turn reduces the danger of dust getting stuck on the wet and sticky surface. I have had good experience with this procedure over many years now, whereas all kinds of squeegees (or fingers, which are also recommended from time to time) are on the index in my lab.

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