To help dry the paper, the mold lets the water flow through the small wire squares.
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Then rinse under running water. In a public restroom, if you dry your hands with a paper towel, you should also use the towel to shut off the water and open the door.
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Pat them dry on paper towels and season them lightly with salt.
She researched photo restoration techniques on the Internet and spent weeks rinsing the muck-covered images and album pages under cold water and laying them to dry on paper towels.