Posted by Dave Seip on May 20, 1999 at 07:28:02:
In Reply to: lanolin on slides? posted by Adam B. Crowe on May 20, 1999 at 00:08:23:
I use anhydrous lanolin on my slides, and it works well, because it lasts longer than petroleum-based lubricants. Don't use hydrous lanolin, however, as it can promote microbial growth on your slides, as well as dry out and turn to cement, leaving you with a stuck slide.