Not sure if this is the place to ask this but did not find another category I felt it should go either!

I have an oldish cedar chest that I just started cleaning up and going to refinish with thoughts of storing my scrapping stuff, scrapbooks, and photos in. But the thought has crossed my mind that might not be okay?? Anyone know?
Also, you know the rubbermaid type plastic boxes with lids around shoe box size...are they safe to store photos in?
Thanks!!
Micki

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From what I understand you should avoid:
You never want to have your pictures in contact with PVC plastics, so if the plastic container is made with PVC, you'll want to avoid it. Look for items that are PVC-free and archival quality too.

When labeling photos, it is better not to write on them. But if you must, use photo-safe, acid-free pens or pencils.

And I thought I read somewhere that you should not store photos with wood or cardboard (normal cardboard, not scrapping kind) because of the fumes from the paint/stain/sealer. But what about picture frames?? hmmmm Might have to look that one up!

I use a acid free expandable file folder to store/organize my photos in plastic baggies (pvc free, check first each brand is different) until I can get them in an album that is.

Anyone else know anything about archiving photos? Jump in!

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