Traditional and Laser Cleaning Methods of Historic Picture Post Cards

Surface cleaning of intaglio prints with microblasting powdered cellulose and erasing: Treatment effects on inks and support texture

“…In latest years, as an alternative to traditional methods, laser cleaning has been tested on paper documents [14][15][16][17][18][19][20] although chemical changes or mechanical alteration that might be caused is still being evaluated. Furthermore, laser equipment is not always available to the restorer and erasing is the most common procedure in an actual dry cleaning treatment.…”

Laser cleaning of paper: Cleaning efficiency and irradiation dose

“…The situation may become more complicated when pigments have to be preserved (Kautek et al, 2001;Kautek & Pentzien, 2005;Mader et al, 2007;Holle et al, 2009;Balakhnina et al, 2013).…”