Can Mildew Be Removed Fron Vinyl Records

Follow the steps in each section below to remove the mold and restore your records to their old glory.

Can mildew be removed fron vinyl records.

Mold and mildew eat vinyl records leaving them pitted and noisy. You must act and remove the vinyl record from the damaged jacket and sleeve. Most mildew stains will come off with a mixture of water and a mild nonabrasive detergent. Large pieces of dirt should be removed first to avoid damaging the record with small rocks or dirt.

Step 1 combine warm water with a little dish washing liquid in a bucket. Oh dear that is definitely a problem. Dilute the rubbing alcohol. Work along the grooves of the record and adjust your cloth so you don t re dirty the record as you go.

Wearing a ventilation mask and gloves begin by rubbing the loose mildew and mold off of the record with a soft cloth. A sponge or washcloth will easily be able to handle the task of wiping the vinyl clean. For every one part of rubbing alcohol put three to four parts of water. Vinyl records are now considered antiques which means they can often be found in garages basements and other places where mold could be lurking.

Once the mildew stains have been removed the smell of white wine vinegar will linger for several days so make sure your vinyl is placed in a well ventilated area. Separate the records and store them in new jackets and sleeves.