Jagdpanzer Posted November 21, 2018 Posted November 21, 2018 For very dirty used vinyl or even new vinyl with chemicals, I prefer to handwash using tap water and a liquid detergent to scrub away the stubborn stain. I will use my ultrasonic cleaner for a second wash with deionised water after that. I use Earth liquid detergent. Which "safe" detergent do you all use besides Mama lemon for handwash?
dong Posted November 22, 2018 Posted November 22, 2018 Hi there If it is indeed 'dirty used vinyl', before you do any scrubbing, it would be good if you rinse the LP under warm running spray to remove any abrasive particles; as these can act as scouring agent and scratch the surface of of the LP or worse, depending on the aggressiveness applied. Mama lemon should be fine. Cheers
Pinky1624706784 Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 Whilst taking into account the comment above re abrasive particles I don't think the make of detergent matters too much, just so long as it's a clear and non abrasive liquid. I would ,however, say that a distilled water wash/rinse is essential as a lot of "washing up liquid" is thickened with salt and that's not going to improve fidelity if it's left to dry on the vinyl.
audiokit Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 Hi there, Tried to get distilled water from 7-eleven store recently. They do not carry anymore. Any idea where I can get hold of distilled water? Thanks.
malsound Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 Hi there, Tried to get distilled water from 7-eleven store recently. They do not carry anymore. Any idea where I can get hold of distilled water? Thanks. https://giantonline.com.sg/distilled-water-5171933
malsound Posted November 23, 2018 Posted November 23, 2018 BabyGanics Do not want to add fragrance which in turn add more formaldehyde to a already very dead wax. ;D
audiokit Posted November 24, 2018 Posted November 24, 2018 https://giantonline.com.sg/distilled-water-5171933 Thx. Happen to check Fairprice Xpress. They carry there. For info as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Jagdpanzer Posted November 24, 2018 Author Posted November 24, 2018 Order from RedMart distilled water and they send the whole carton (8 large bottles) to your house all for $5!!!.. Go to their website. No need to huff and puff all the way back. Hi there, Tried to get distilled water from 7-eleven store recently. They do not carry anymore. Any idea where I can get hold of distilled water? Thanks.
Wildrain Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 Is it necessary to wash brand new vinyls before playing first time?
malsound Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 Is it necessary to wash brand new vinyls before playing first time? Depending on who you are asking, there are releasing agent in the vinyl for easy separation between vinyl and stamper but normally I am too eager to a new vinyl to do what's right.
Wildrain Posted December 2, 2018 Posted December 2, 2018 Depending on who you are asking, there are releasing agent in the vinyl for easy separation between vinyl and stamper but normally I am too eager to a new vinyl to do what's right. Same here...no patience to get it cleaned. No cleaner currently...so have to take it to a shop
Wildrain Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 Anyone tried Vinyl Vac? It attaches to existing vacuum cleaner to clean. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014X2SXY0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ohlins Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 Not worth the price; go Daiso buy vacuum attachment hose, and DIY: cut holes + stick velvet pads ....
BTW1624705745 Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 For my dirty and moldy LPs... I use the Walker enzyme cleaner. Walker is expensive.. there are cheaper ones around like Audio Intelligent. http://www.elusivedisc.com/Audio-Intelligent-Vinyl-Solutions-Enzymatic-Record-Cleaning-Fluid-16-Ounces/productinfo/AIVEZ16/
blue_starfish Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 For mouldy LP, I do an alcohol pre-wash to kill the spore. Then main wash with L'Art du Son if not so dirty. This wash leaves a very pleasant fragrance in room and on record. If very dirty, then I use Mint or Nessie solutions.
Wildrain Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Not worth the price; go Daiso buy vacuum attachment hose, and DIY: cut holes + stick velvet pads .... Hmmm makes sense....however considering i dont have cleaning machine, went ahead and ordered this last weekend... Dont have a cleaning machine yet....usually get mine cleaned at Zenn Audio....but expensive. Last weekend, got delivery of a brand new LP (eagles HFO 25th Ann) which was clean when i started playing. After playing, I happened to leave it on platter for few hours without covering (usually, i cover but this time, missed out). The amount of lint on the record when i came back was unbelievable. So took a plunge and got this for 30 USD. Delivery next week....lets see
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