Cleaning slides

[John Coyle]

I have been given several dozen slides dating back to the 1960's which were 
water damaged some years ago, and have been asked to see if they can be 
cleaned up.  Many of them have emulsion damage as a result of the immersion, 
and they will never be fully recoverable, but there are quite a few where 
there is just a layer of grime to remove.

My thoughts are:
1.  Use just a proprietary slide cleaning fluid.
2.  Try a warm water rinse first to see if I can float off most of the 
debris, then use the cleaner.
3.  Just use the rinse.

Anyone have any experience with this, or can offer other suggestions, 
please?

John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia