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Use the correct materials for storing your old photos

Store old photographs up on shelves and away from areas that are prone to leaks to avoid water damage.

These “critters” like to use paper to nest and may chew holes in your prized photos.

Keep old photographs away from areas that are prone to insects and rodents.

This can lead to mold, chemical decay, or brittleness.

Avoid storing old photographs in attics, basements, or garages where temperature and humidity tend to fluctuate.

Keep the humidity levels in photo storage areas between 15% and 65%.

Store old photographs at constant temperatures below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Here are a few of the things they suggest: The National Archives has provided recommendations regarding how old photographs and documents should be stored. Old photographs need to be protected in certain ways to keep them away from environmental hazards that can damage them.

Store old photos in a controlled environment It is especially a good idea to take your old photos to a professional for restoration if they have been in antique frames for years. If you are unsure of how to copy your old photographs or if the photos you want to copy are very fragile, you may want to seek out a photo restoration professional to do this for you.