I use Jet Dry as my wetting agent for record cleaning. Works well for me when combined with a dilute detergent.
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$250 vs $950 vacuum record cleaning system comparison
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That might be even better. Photo Flo has essentially 2 non-water ingredients, propylene glycol and a form of polyethylene glycol known in the audio world as Triton X-100. Jet Dry has some surfactants/alcohols I don't recognize, but also CAS # 68439-51-0, which is tergitol. It also has an emulsifier, a stabilizer, an antibacterial additive, and some artificial scent, and citric acid. While I don't know how these miscellaneous other ingredients would affect the record cleaning, tergitol is probably better than triton (it is what the Library of Congress recommends, and should be better for static), and the citric acid might help if your water is hard (or any other source of minieral deposits). Also, Jet Dry is cheap and ubiquitous.
I like my steam cleaning process. It does well with minimal cost and stuff to store. An old turn table spins the records at 45 rpm. Distilled water, and home brew cleaning solutions, brushes, a cheap steamer for clothes, and a vinyl vac attachment for a little shop vac.
More on what’s in Jet Dry…
www.nytimes.com
As for mineral deposits, much of the “dirt” in record grooves consists of silica and diamond dust.
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
It’s hard to avoid PFAS, toxic compounds linked to a host of health problems. But you can take meaningful steps to reduce your risk.
www.nytimes.com
As for mineral deposits, much of the “dirt” in record grooves consists of silica and diamond dust.
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You do know that heat is not good for vinyl, eh?
yes, vinyl warps at prolonged high temps.
Lots of folks have positive results with smaller steam cleaner appliances. Here is a link
Steam cleaning vinyl records
Lots of folks have positive results with smaller steam cleaner appliances. Here is a link
Steam cleaning vinyl records
I got the thingy. Not yet unpacked.
I have one. It served me well for years. Make sure to rotate slowly. Rotating quickly with more passes does not seem to dry as well as slower rotations with fewer passes.
How is it working for you?
