Things You'll Need:
- Mild hand dishwashing detergent
- Soft washcloth or soft paintbrush
- Distilled water
- Lint-free cloth
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Step 1
Rinse the 78 rpm record with tap water, taking care not to get water on the paper label.
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Step 2
Mix 1 oz. dishwashing detergent (a mild variety such as Ivory without additional additives) with 1 qt. of water. Apply to the record using a clean, soft washcloth or a clean paintbrush. Use light pressure to move stubborn dirt spots. Wipe the record in the direction of the grooves, never across the grooves.
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Step 3
Rinse the record again in tap water to remove the detergent solution, again taking care not the wet the label.
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Step 4
Follow the tap water rinse with a rinse of distilled water if your tap water is hard and tends to leave spots on your dishes.
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Step 5
Dry the clean 78 rpm record by dabbing it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Do not wipe across the grooves.
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Step 6
Let record stand in a record stand or lie flat on a lint-free cloth overnight to dry completely.
