Taking Care Of Vinyl Records
If the album is dusty you may decide to put it back.
Taking care of vinyl records. Vinyl records are a niche market. Taking care of vinyl records taking care of vinyl records gary north december 14 2017. Why taking care of vinyl records matters. Excess moisture and heat can harm vinyl so it s a good idea to store your records in a dry temperature controlled environment.
By far one of the most effective ways to clean records particularly en masse is to use a. How to clean and care for your vinyl collection 1. Avoid using a t shirt or towel as this can damage the surface of your vinyl. Stylus brush amazon much like the vinyl brush mentioned above this stylus brush is a solid bet for every record.
Vinyl cleaning brush amazon whether your record is freshly pressed or older than the surviving members of the. Use the brush to clean your records both before and after each record use. For the more technical minded vinyl records hold up to a vinyl record sleeve made. And lastly always put your records back in their covers after using them.
But to begin with here s a few simple tips. I have no particular commitment to vinyl records. A fine camel hair paint brush can remove visible dust particles. It is an exciting time in the world of music.
Dry cleaning use a carbon fibre brush to clean your vinyl before and after every play. Don t forget to clean the dust off of the brush between uses too. Open the album and take a look at the grooves. There is a subculture of record collectors who love vinyl lps.
I loved to buy records. A mixture of record cleaning fluid. I shall now state what i think should be obvious. Vacuum record cleaning machines.
Most of the time this means keeping them within your primary living space. To clean vinyl an lp. If digital imagery had been invented in 1850 no one would. It is best not to touch the surface of your records with your fingertips.
From 1956 until 1959 i had a job in a record store. But if you really like the music you probably should not put it back. A time of recording artists big artists smaller acts musicians and artists. Vinyl records were just not heard a little while ago but now they are back in the limelight.
Use a solution up to 20 isopropyl alcohol one part isopropyl alcohol to four parts water and gently wipe the record in a spiral motion using a soft cloth from the center out to the edge. If you re on a budget you can get great results with hand cleaning methods. I am going to tell you how to do this. Pat it dry with a clean anti static cloth.
Cool dry and vertical that s how to store your records. Wet cleaning highly recommended when you want to give your records a deep clean. Cleaning your records cleaning vinyl records by hand. You should take it home and clean it.
Attics are a no go because the summer heat can warp your vinyl.