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Treatment; 26 Jul 2010; Clean areas which are stained from handling grease; nose, chin and eyebrows.; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics

Header: Treatment; 26 Jul 2010; Clean areas which are stained from handling grease; nose, chin and eyebrows.; Stone, Wall Paintings, Mosaics
Reason: Loan
Description: The dirty areas were cleaned using cotton wool swabs and a 1:1 solution of Industrial methylated spirits (ethanol,methanol) and Acetone (propan-1-one/dimethyl ketone). Where necessary a bristle brush was used to remove stubborn marks.
Details: Treatment