Remove dust and static using a vinyl record brush.
Remove fingerprints from vinyl sleeve.
Rinse and dry the record.
Shake them to remove any dirt or dust that might be in on them.
Remove any labels or tags from the car detailing cloths.
Wipe fingerprints away with a slightly damp soft and lint free cloth and then blot the dampened areas immediately with a dry and soft cloth to avoid potential moisture damage.
Inspect the record for visible marks and blemishes.
My diy solution is dr.
Wet brush method while a dry brush is fine for everyday cleaning a wet brush will help when removing dirt and fingerprints.
A microfiber hand brush is included for spreading the cleaning solution around your lp record.
Use a dry vinyl brush to remove surface dirt and dust.
Bronner s soap and water diluted enough to not leave soapy residue on the vinyl.
The design of the inner is flawed so by removing the record you save your inner stop sleeve rub occurring and live happily ever after.
Steps to clean vinyl records.
Store vinyl records properly to prevent future problems.
You ll need the following a basin of some kind dish soap any kind will work a record cleaning brush pad discwasher style a few washcloths a source of warm water a sink with faucet records to wash a clean surface to put the records on their cardboard sleeves two hands rubber gloves if your going to be doing a number of records at a time towels to dry off the records.
Spray cleaning solution on problem areas.
How to remove vinyl record from unlined paper sleeve without causing any scratches on the record duration.
Due to age and poor storage most record sleeves are dirty smelly and messy.
However i think it s the alcohol that removes the fingerprints and mold.
Remove all dust and static using a vinyl record brush.
While the record spins lightly hold the brush on the surface of your record to sweep away any impurities and static build up.
Remove your vinyl from the release inner sleeve and place it in the plain poly lined inner.
Last all purpose record cleaner is a vinyl cleaning solution that is safe to use and environmentally friendly about 27 but it will last a long while.
If you re nervous about using alcohol on your vinyl use only the distilled water and the dishwashing liquid.
I take to the record with this and a soft toothbrush going the same direction all around then rinse with very lukewarm water avoiding the labels.