Wipe down the records.
Wiping vinyl records.
Only handle the vinyl record by the edges or label.
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Pour a few drops of vinyl cleaner onto a clean microfiber cloth and gently wipe around the record with it 2 3 times to spread the cleaner out along the grooves.
For dry cleaning or light touch up use an anti static record brush as it actually discharges static and lifts dirt without damaging the vinyl record.
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Dilute the rubbing alcohol.
Use a lint free cloth and wipe down the records to remove any dust or dirt from the top of the record.
Generally you should always wipe any dust and dirt away from your vinyl records from the moment you bring them home.
Care and maintenance.
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Use a rubbing alcohol that is around 70 percent alcohol.
Large pieces of dirt should be removed first to avoid damaging the record with small rocks or dirt.
My rule of thumb is to never play an album until it has been sufficiently cleaned.
For every one part of rubbing alcohol put three to four parts of water.
It just sounds better on vinyl.
Wipe the record gently with a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt.
At this point in the process you ll want to be careful not to leave any new fingerprints.
Dry the record completely using a clean cloth different from the one that was used to wipe away the blemishes before getting ready to store it.
This will scratch and scuff the record and only move the dirt around.
Establishing vinyl records value is an inexact science and there are a number of factors that go into determining whether a given record is something that will bring a lot of money from a collector or something that would best be used as a place mat.
To ensure the best sound and least amount of wear on your records it is essential that they are kept clean.
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Here is my tried and true method for liberating a record.
Let your record air dry for 30 minutes then repeat on the other side.
Store vinyl records properly to prevent future issues.