Try to use compressed air to get rid of the dust. But
first check if the center label is well attached.

I would not try to use commercial solutions of any
kind, since that might cause further problems.

In the past I have cleaned them with a drop of
surfractend in deionised water in an ultrasonic bath
(not wetting the label). The immersion time was only
about 5 seconds and then rinsing in deionised water.
Tab water can leave residues. Drying is done in cold
air stream.

Best; contact a local conservator.



 --- Madelaine Monroe <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >
Jessica,
> If the vinyl isn't super filthy, I would suggest
> using a solution made for cleaning records and a
> special tool designed especially for cleaning
> records, this tool resembles something like a soft
> brush or velvet. These are items you could probably
> find somewhere like Radio Shack or a store that
> sells records. You would then place the record on a
> turn table and while it turns, gently move the tool
> from the center out.
>
> Now if it is super filthy, there are vintage record
> shops that can clean the vinyl using a submersion
> method (I think). There are a couple of these shops
> in the DFW area, I am not sure about Waco.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Madelaine
>
>       -----Original Message-----
>       From: Jessica A. Harris
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>       Sent: Tue 7/8/2003 10:29 AM
>       To: [log in to unmask]
>       Cc:
>       Subject: Cleaning of Vinyl and Phonograph Records
>
>
>
>       What can I use to clean dust off of vinyl and
> phonograph records without
>       abrasions, scratches (or least possible damage)?
> Compressed air? Special
>       kind of dust cloth? Your input would be great!
>
>       Jessica A. Harris
>       Collections Manager
>
>       Dr Pepper Museum
>       300 S. 5th St.
>       Waco, TX 76701
>       254-757-1025
>       Fax: 254-757-2221
>
>
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