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Post by gremashlo on Mar 27, 2011 8:19:36 GMT -5
How do you do it? I was thinking about this as
I was washing some rather dusty and just plain dirty records last night.
I fill a sink about 1-2 inches full with lukewarm water, add just a tiny amount of dishwashing liquid, and I first rotate the record in the water--vertically, to avoid soaking the label--then I take a thick washcloth and run it along the grooves to pick up dirt and to remove the moisture.
I have tried other methods and products, but from seeing the dirt left in the water, this seems to work best.
I only wash a record when it is REALLY badly soiled--mostly because I do not want to damage the label.
Any other methods used?
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Mar 27, 2011 22:08:20 GMT -5
How do you do it? I was thinking about this as I was washing some rather dusty and just plain dirty records last night. I fill a sink about 1-2 inches full with lukewarm water, add just a tiny amount of dishwashing liquid, and I first rotate the record in the water--vertically, to avoid soaking the label--then I take a thick washcloth and run it along the grooves to pick up dirt and to remove the moisture. I have tried other methods and products, but from seeing the dirt left in the water, this seems to work best. I only wash a record when it is REALLY badly soiled--mostly because I do not want to damage the label. Any other methods used? I remember several times after buying some dirty records at a yard sale (you'd get 'em for 5 or 10 cents a piece) or one time when a friend in NY pulled a pile of about 50 45s from a neighbor's garbage can and brought them to me, wb=here I did some washing. I got some warm soapy water and dipped cotton balls in it and gently washed the grooves with them. I followed usaing the same method with rinse water and let them air dry. |
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Post by Ken on Apr 4, 2011 0:57:33 GMT -5
Hi Ed,
That's the same method I use, I've been doing it for the past month or so (before I had just used water). For years I had heard claims that dishwashing liquid was to harsh, but after watching a demo video on youtube decided once and for all to actually try it, and I have been very happy with the results. I recommend it.
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Post by gremashlo on Apr 10, 2011 8:47:22 GMT -5
Hi Ed, That's the same method I use, I've been doing it for the past month or so (before I had just used water). For years I had heard claims that dishwashing liquid was to harsh, but after watching a demo video on youtube decided once and for all to actually try it, and I have been very happy with the results. I recommend it. I have always used dishwashing liquid--though in VERY small amounts--...and lukewarm waterI remember an old Rolling Stone article which recommended that. The cotton balls I will remember for the future. Thanks! |
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Post by daniel on Oct 31, 2011 3:50:55 GMT -5
I've always done a tiny bit of dishwashing soap, and sometimes a very soft bristled toothbrush (like one you'd get for a baby) and gentle pressure.
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Oct 31, 2011 10:08:26 GMT -5
I've always done a tiny bit of dishwashing soap, and sometimes a very soft bristled toothbrush (like one you'd get for a baby) and gentle pressure. I assume that soft a toothbrush won't scratch the record, and if the bristles are thin enough, they can get dirt out of the grooves. I would have to try it on a "junk" record or two first, to make sure I had a soft enough brush. Sounds like a good idea though. |
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Post by daniel on Nov 14, 2011 22:39:36 GMT -5
I've used just my fingers and dish soap on records that, when played uncleaned, sounded ready for the trash. After a rinse with the dish soap they were much better sounding than I had thought possible!
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