How to Clean a Record
Wash your hands first., Hold the record by the edge., Try canned air.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash your hands first.
If you're going to handle records for cleaning, thoroughly scrub your hands first.
That prevents you from transferring as much dirt and natural oil from your hands to the records, which helps keep them cleaner.When washing your hands, use soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds, getting in between your fingers as you do. -
Step 2: Hold the record by the edge.
To keep oils off the record, hold the record by pressing your hands along two opposite edges.
Try not to touch the grooved part where the music plays.
You can also use the paper label to hold the disc., It may be that you don't need to use a cleaning solution to clean the disc.
You may be able to blow the majority of the dust and dirt off the disc using canned air, making the playback much better without using chemicals.
You can find canned at big boxed stores near the electronics.It can help to blow off the record ahead of cleaning, anyway, so you don't scratch the record when you rub against the dust. -
Step 3: Try canned air.
Detailed Guide
If you're going to handle records for cleaning, thoroughly scrub your hands first.
That prevents you from transferring as much dirt and natural oil from your hands to the records, which helps keep them cleaner.When washing your hands, use soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds, getting in between your fingers as you do.
To keep oils off the record, hold the record by pressing your hands along two opposite edges.
Try not to touch the grooved part where the music plays.
You can also use the paper label to hold the disc., It may be that you don't need to use a cleaning solution to clean the disc.
You may be able to blow the majority of the dust and dirt off the disc using canned air, making the playback much better without using chemicals.
You can find canned at big boxed stores near the electronics.It can help to blow off the record ahead of cleaning, anyway, so you don't scratch the record when you rub against the dust.
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