Am Cleaning Vinyl

A safe and efficient way to clean your records and record player.

Am cleaning vinyl.

Simply mix one cup of cider. Abrasives solvents bleaches and ammonia can all harm vinyl flooring so select a mild cleaning agent instead. The acidity in the vinegar helps remove dirt and grime without leaving a buildup of soap or wax. This will ensure you remove all soap scum when you are rinsing off the floor.

The condition of vinyl records has a direct impact on their sound quality. When vacuuming do not use a vacuum with a beater bar or power rotary brush head as these may damage the vinyl. To get a deeper clean apply a liquid cleaning solution to the surface of the record. Make sure you don t use too much water.

If you have very tough rust stains that won t respond to gentle cleaners oxalic acid can remove the rust without damaging the vinyl but it is toxic to you so handle it carefully. For everyday cleaning of your records use a carbon fiber brush to remove surface dust. When cleaning your vinyl floor it s always best to use two cleaning appliances. The vinegar s acidity removes dirt without leaving a soapy film.

One for general cleaning with or without soap and one for rinsing. Use a microfiber cloth to lightly scrub and dry the record. One of the best cleansers for vinyl flooring is apple cider vinegar. If you re planning to do any wet cleaning vacuum and dust the vinyl tile flooring or vinyl plank flooring to remove any debris.

Be extremely careful to avoid touching the label with liquid of any kind as this can cause the epoxy to loosen and the label to potentially discolor. Once you have identified sections of a vinyl record that require intensive cleaning directly apply a cleaning solution for which there are many. Make sure you also clean under furniture in the corners and along baseboards.