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In Reply to: RE: "washing' Lps with only water. Rinse under faucet, then pat dry with VIVA, vacuum final dry. Perfect posted by Elizabeth on May 08, 2012 at 15:43:21
Elizabeth is cheap and lazy (she said it, not me).
I'm cheap too. And I wash records at the kitchen sink. I use warm water (95 degrees Farenheit - I've measured temperature). I spin the record in the warm water for a couple minutes to bring up the temperature of the entire record. Warping has not been a problem - records get flabby but flatness returns. I use detergent. I rinse with distilled water using a spray bottle that has a stream nozzle. Wipe dry.
Before washing I dry brush (Audio-Technica stylus brush - animal hair with a square cut) to move dust out of the grooves. *Tedious* - I know. Not every records needs brushing or needs much brushing.
Some records have lots of dust. Some records do get quieter with cleaning - not all do. Dirt on the record makes a crackling sound throughout - but I believe you can have similar crackling caused by cheap vinyl or worn stampers.
I have had a few records that I've brushed more than once because after play, I could see that more dust appeared - dragged up by the stylus. I'm talking fine dust, not fibers or dandruff flakes.
If you take the time for dry brushing, you are going to find problems that you might otherwise miss - stuck-on dirt, scatches. You might save yourself from a damaged stylus.
If you try brushing, do it in direct sunlight with the sun at a low angle. The low angle lets you hold the record comfortably, horizontally and it highlights the dust. I also use a de-soldering bulb - a rubber squeeze bulb that you can re-purpose to blow air and blow off dust.
-esc
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into a wide salad bowl filled about 4" deep with distilled water (about a quart+). I spin the record around in it a few times and then do my drying regimen (towel followed by vac). That quart of distilled water costs maybe $.30 (based on $1.19 for a gallon). It's not the ultra purified stuff but I figure what the Hell as it seems to work and I haven't noticed unpleasant nasties.
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Oh no.....
Not exactly what I'd want to publicly describe myself as being cheap and lazy.
I used to care about how I looked.
I used to care some about what others thought about me.
I am now old enough to drop that shit.
I look like an old hag (which I am.)and dress like a street person.
I smell bad. I wear really torn up dirty old shoes
I do not give one god damn bit what other's think of me.
So telling the truth (which I still think matters) is more important by far than what someone I will never meet, nor ever see, thinks of me.
I know nearly all twenty-somethings (and most thrity somethings, and PLENTY of the wealthy) clearly feel that what others think of them is far more important than honesty, or morality. (this from actually them telling me yes it is more important)
All that matters to me is how I think about stuff. Stating what i believe. and just living my life the way i want. Which includes being honest about being lazy as Hell. Good enough?
Just kiddin'
:)
Short’s the best position they is. Bullet in the Brain
Damn Liz you sound like the perfect woman ,very low maintenance. Try match.com and you will get thousands upon thousands of replies hehehe
a gigantic compromise...
Not meaning to be creepy or offensive or anything, but that is exactly how I pictured you......
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It might be fine to use tap water to clean your records, but as to actually drinking the stuff I remember what W.C. Fields had to say about it .....
I use George Merrill's GEM Dandy cleaning system which aside from the cleaning solution (or none if desired) is essentially a high pressure water stream from the faucet. I live in St. Louis, where we have some of the best water in the country (as rated by the Mayors of large cities). After cleaning, dry with a microfiber towel and air-dry for about 20 minutes.
Works like a charm. . .although I have been thinking about getting a RCM for the vacuum capability.
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