On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:42:42 -0500, (m Ransley)
wrote:

Can slides be cleaned with lens cleaning fluid or anything like
denatured alcohol or windex. Should a cotton swab or rag be used.

DONT USE WINDEX!!!

ANHYDROUS Isopropyl alcohol with a SOFT lintless cloth is probably the
best.

BE SURE to use anhydrous Isopropyl, available from chemical supply
stores, rather than the stuff you buy in the drug store. It contains
about 30% water, which leaves a residue. The anhydrous stuff contains
less than 1% water, is very pure, and leaves no residue.

Rub the film VERY lightly and with just a SLIGHTLY damp cloth.

I have not tried any of the film cleaning solutions available in the
photo stores, so I can't offer any advice on them.

Gary