zerog Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I heard mixing Windex and water is a good solution for cleaning records. I also heard using a little bit of alcohol and water will do the trick. I was looking to buy some cleaner for my old 50's and 60's records to get rid of the pops and static. Do you buy your stuff or make it and if so what is your mixture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 The answer to all your questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Jizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelvetwenty Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Knew that was coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanketbyday Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Swiffer duster, if they are really dirty water does the trick. Make sure that shit is dry efore you sleeve or listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstercody Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://www.soundstage.com/synergize/synergize041998.htm I skip the Lysol Direct. Mainly because I have never seen it anywhere. The article is pretty legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Knew that was coming! In more ways than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedavidescapeplan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I use a record brush that cleans them really well and isn't overly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I use a record brush that cleans them really well and isn't overly expensive. Do tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedavidescapeplan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I picked it up from reckless records (reckless.com) for i think about $15. It's a called a "Mobile Fidelity Record Brush" and is essentially a plastic handle with sponge type rag on the bottom that you wipe the record with and it picks all the dirt and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 hahaha, I came to this thread just to see if Juan had posted in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 hahaha, I came to this thread just to see if Juan had posted in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerdesk Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here is my current routine. Mix Distilled Water 90% + IsoProp Alcohol 10% with couple drops 'Green Works' brand 'free and clear' dishsoap (more info here) I keep the cleaning mixture in a small sealable container that I give a few forceful shakes to, to mix up the very small amount of soap. I have my GroovMaster labelsaver and Osage brush ready After cleaning the record and rinsing with 100% distilled water, I dry with a microfiber towel I then leave the record to air dry for a couple minutes, in a file folder rack I bought at Office Max for approx. $6. Its the perfect size the wire touches on the label, so there isn't any contact with the actual record. And I usually do about 10 at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardrockzombies Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 hahaha, I came to this thread just to see if Juan had posted in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 How often are you guys cleaning your records?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrudeboy Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 You need to Hoover that shit out! <3 Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest genericinsight Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Anti static record brush and cloth usually do the trick for me. You can get those online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll76 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 D4 Discwasher has worked for me for years. http://www.needledoctor.com/Discwasher-D4-Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerdesk Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I clean them once when I get them and carbon fiber brush them every time before each spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntwolf Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 D4 Discwasher has worked for me for years. http://www.needledoctor.com/Discwasher-D4-Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstercody Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I bought one of these about 5 years ago. Well worth the coin. Screw all that manual scrubbing shit. Vacuum cleaning rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockjeff Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I bought one of these about 5 years ago. Well worth the coin.Screw all that manual scrubbing shit. Vacuum cleaning rules! isn't that thing $$$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divaface Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 D4 Discwasher has worked for me for years. http://www.needledoctor.com/Discwasher-D4-Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I just swiffer them if they are dusty. Record cleaner is like 500-2000. That is too fucking much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerdesk Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Interesting thread on using wood glue to remove dust and dirt from records that have already been cleaned but still sound bad. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99837 Basically the wood glue solidifies into one piece and after 6-12 hours of drying it is brittle and breaks/peels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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