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Cleaning Record Albums

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Date: 12/27/2007 Topics: Cleaning > Miscellaneous | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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Does anyone know a good safe way to clean old vinyl/LP albums? Professional cleaner is very expensive and I have about 300 plus albums I need to clean before putting them on my new record player.

brflemmons from Glen Allen, VA
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By Kevin (Guest Post)
How do you separate album covers that had gotten wet and are now stuck together. Need assistance.

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By Christine IN (Guest Post)
I would like to know where you got a record player?

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By crazylady4christ2007 (43) Contact
just use a little soap and water its safe i also thought maybe glass cleaner you get from the eye doctor might work for that to

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By Fran (Guest Post)
Hi! Usually I can't answer anything on this type of sites, but I'm proud to say that as a teenager (growing up in the 70's) record albums were all we had. To clean them, just use plain alcohol and a soft cloth. It works wonders, even if some of the albums are scratched! Good luck.

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By Kay (Guest Post)
Try Freecycle (join the group through Yahoo) and ask if anyone has any "leftovers" of the cleaning liquid you are looking for....you would be surprised how many people have half used bottles of "things" that they don't know what to do with. The only cost to you, is collecting the items. Worth a try, there might be something in your area. Happy New Year everyone, cheers Katie from Australia

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By perfume and powder (568) Profile Contact
My dad was a record collector and he washed his in warm(not hot) soapy water. He used a few drops of liquid dish detergent,washed with a soft dish cloth, rinsed thoroughly,wiped with a soft dish towel, then let them air dry completely. Some say dish soap is bad for records but it didn't hurt his, they played beautifully. In fact, if your records are really dirty(like sticky feeling) nothing but dish soap will clean them.

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By Cyinda (1310) Profile Contact
I know you can use Pledge to clean CD's & Pledge also gets rid of many skips on CD's... I doubt it'll work on Vinyl though.... Why not call your local "Vintage Record Store"?... I'm sure they don't spend a fortune to clean all of their albums!... I've always just used a piece of 100% cotton flannel... (like you'd make a baby blanket from)... You can buy a soft piece for about a buck or two at any fabric store... as a second idea, an old 100% T-shirt.

I did a little Google search for "cleaning vinyl albums" & found that most people recommend mixing a bit of Isopropyl or Denatured Alcohol with distilled water. They also say to NEVER use dish soap because this is supposed to be bad for the vinyl. Then again, some say, IF the record is Filthy, you have no choice... Here are several ideas:

MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.ehow.com/tips_1625.html

http://reviews.ebay.com/Cleaning-vinyl-records_W0QQugidZ10000000002119447

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What solution do you use to clean albums? I have the soft applicator but don't know what to put on it. Carol from Fairview, TN

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RE: Cleaning Record Albums

I think it is anti static fluid from the record shop but otherwise plain old distilled water works. It doesn't have a charge as this will create more static.If records are very dirty wash with tepid water with a couple of drops of detergent and clean off with a soft cloth. (02/20/2006)

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RE: Cleaning Record Albums

I've used rubbing alcohol on CDs and on Vinyl in the past .. but I'm not sure if the alcohol would be damaging to the records. You could call a used record shop and ask what they'd suggest! Good Luck! Rebekah (02/21/2006)

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