Re-wash negs if they smell like fixer?

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This may be a dumb question, but while I was scanning multiple rolls of black and white negatives, I noticed that some still smelled like fixer. Is this an indicator that I did not wash them properly and should be re-washed?

If so, would hypo wash or just water be a better remedy? Thanks in advance...
 
Or maybe a sensitive nose! Ha! Just kidding.

Don't know. Haven't had that happen.

Things can happen if you re-wash. Only water would be my first choice.

Maybe do a good job scanning just in case.
 
Ah well I should clarify that for most of the time that I have developed my own film I used the Ilfor method of washing, followed by a final rinse of DI water. Lately I have switched to Arista hypo-wash for about 5 minutes. Now I dont recall which rolls recieved which treatment, but some definitely smell a bit like fixer and others dont!

And no I've never developed film while THAT drunk :D
 
;)

For now 31 years I've been washing films the same way : a short bit of the "Ilford method" (not scientifically done at all) then 45 minutes under (very moderate debit) tap water.

And... no problem. ;)

Anyway - there is no risk at re-washing films. Wash (the way you want), then apply the final DI water + wetting agent bath once again, and that's it.
 
I don't used hypo clearing anymore because my understanding it isn't needed for films made the past couple decades or so.

I used photo flow prior to hanging the film to dry to better allow the water to run off of the film.
 
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