It is not recommended to clean vinyl records with water.

The best way to clean vinyl records is to use a dishwasher. If you don’t have a dishwasher, here is a method. The actual test results are very good, and it can achieve or even better than the effect of a dishwasher.

We prepare two super fiber towels, a soft wool brush, and a household vacuum cleaner with a power of more than 1000W. Place a towel on the table, lay the record flat on it, and pour an appropriate amount of dishwashing water on the surface of the record. , use a brush to gently brush in the direction of the groove, and let the water soak the surface of the groove of the record. Be careful not to get it wet. Let the dishwashing water stay on the surface of the record for about 3 minutes and then brush it again.

Replace the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner with a small round nozzle (with a circle of short hair), fold another towel into one or two layers to cover the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner, and hold down the Label in the middle of the record with one hand. , put the nozzle covered with a towel on the record with one hand, and turn on the vacuum cleaner.

If the suction force is too strong, you can open the vent hole on the arm of the vacuum cleaner. Hold the suction nozzle and move it slowly from the outer ring of the record in the direction of the groove. You can suck it once or twice. At this time, the surface of the record will be All the water was absorbed onto the towel.

How to preserve vinyl records:

Due to their large size, vinyl records also require special attention in their preservation. First let’s talk about the placement method. The most correct way is to place records vertically in the cabinet, just like books stored vertically on a bookcase. If there is still space in the cabinet, a piece of cardboard should be used to fix a large number of records in a vertical position with a book support. Never place the record horizontally, as this is the easiest way to bend the record. If the record is really bent, the remedy is to use several thick hard-cover books of similar size to press it horizontally on the vinyl disc for one to two days. The bending should be improved.

In addition, the place where it is placed needs to be ventilated or dry to prevent mold, and develop the habit of wiping it after listening to prevent dust from taking advantage of it. Please use a carbon fiber brush for routine maintenance. This brush has the advantage of not generating static electricity.