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Hello, I have a method of cleaning my vinyl that I use. A homemade solution consisting of 1 part distilled water, 1 part white vinegar and a small drop of dish soap. I shook that up in a spray bottle and spray that on a micro fiber cloth, although I have heard of people spraying cleaning solution directly on the record. I tried that and made a huge mess. This solution should last me longer than the small commercial bottles because the full spray bottle is 32 ounces. I haven't seen any negative impact on my records yet, does anybody else use a homemade record cleaning solution? Thank You, Rich

I'm thinking this has to be a lot cheaper then buying premade solutions, however I have no idea where I find things like 'triple deionized water' or Kodak Photo-Flo (aside from online with a huge mark-up). If you have a simple and reliable recipe please share! I found these via eHow, but if I can't get everything from Amazon then I'm kind of not interested haha. Laura Dearbon's Method Mix one part isopropyl alcohol to three parts diluted water. This is the basis for all record cleaning sprays. For best results, use lab-grade isopropyl with triple deionized water. Both of these ingredients can be found relatively cheaply at a chemical supply store. Mix in an empty spray bottle. Soundstage Method Mix 1 pint of isopropyl alcohol with one-half gallon of distilled water. Add 2 oz. of Lysol Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner, 20 to 30 drops of Kodak Photo-Flo, then mix with a second half-gallon of distilled water. If Kodak Photo-Flo is unavailable, a small amount of dish detergent may be substituted. Pour into empty spray bottle or any bottle with a small opening, allowing you to control the application of the cleaner. Jonathan Scull ("Stereophile Magazine") Method Mix three parts distilled water with one part isopropyl alcohol. Add 10 drops of Kodak Photo-Flo and 10 drops of Lysol Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner.