I have removed mud from so-called "unsalvageable" vinyl recordings by simply
submerging them in running water and applying a gentle flannel (wet) cloth
with the groove/grain of the record.  VERY LIGHTLY.  The label seems not to
be bothered much.  Be sure to pat dry it thoroughly in case the tin at the
heart of the record is exposed.  I applied a commercial protective coating
after it was air dried thoroughly.  I still have these recordings and they
play well.

Ross Litman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Madelaine Monroe" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: Cleaning of Vinyl and Phonograph Records


> 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
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> 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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