How to Clean Record Albums
Classic vinyl record albums are a huge collectors item. Some older record albums have been auctioned for hundreds--even thousands--of dollars. Some music enthusiasts believe the old analogue sound of vinyl records is superior to the digital music produced today. The debate boils down to individual opinion and preference. Keeping vinyl records in optimum condition requires routine maintenance, and can be accomplished with record cleaning kits or household items.
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Instructions
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Purchase a record cleaning kit at any vinyl record store or music store. You can buy a complete kit or just the cleaning solution if you have a soft microfiber cloth. These cloths usually come with sunglasses or eyeglasses, or you can purchase them separately at most retail stores.
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Apply no more than three drops to the surface of the record or apply the solution directly to the cloth. Rub the solution in lightly with a spiral motion staying in sequence with the record grooves. Follow this procedure on the flip side.
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Lay the record aside on a soft dry cloth and allow 10-15 minutes to dry completely. Then listen to the records to notice any scratches or loud static. Further cleaning may be required.
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Tips & Warnings
Record cleaning machines are available at most music stores if you do not wish to manually clean your records.
Most music and record stores will clean your records for a small fee.
Do not submerge records in water as this will warp the record.
Using abrasive cloths or paper towels will scratch or deposit debris in the grooves of the record.
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Comments
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Thank you for your article. My husband had a set that include a flat circler piece that has an arm with a piece pointed out to place in the hole of ther center of the album. It has the felt piece on the side that touches the album. It includes a bottle of album cleaner as well. With your help I know exactly how he used the cleaner with this kit. Those many albums will stay in the condition they've always been.
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meotch
Dec 08, 2009
what the heck are the sunglasses or eyeglasses for?? you mention them but give no explanation as to what they are for...
