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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1640003, member: 15445&quot;]Yep, I keep a stash of those little Alcohol wipes &amp; have always cleaned my fingers before handling something precious (like red copper or proof coins).&nbsp; However, didn&#039;t Desertgem write at CT once about it actually being better to NOT clean your hands?&nbsp; I believe that he wrote something about more oils being left behind by freshly washed hands than by not-freshly washed hands.&nbsp; :rollling:</p><p><br /></p><p>I also keep a supply of Nitrile gloves nearby but only use them rarely.&nbsp; I&#039;d like to add that it is very important that folks do not talk, sneeze, cough, or drool over your coins.&nbsp; Also, avoid opening, pouring or storing any open container of carbonated beverages around your coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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