Re: [ARSCLIST] 78 RECORDS MILDEW AND MOLD

[Mike Richter <mrichter@xxxxxxx>]

At 12:20 PM 10/24/2004 -0400, Steven C. Barr wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Helen Dearing" <HelDear@xxxxxxx>
> > One of the members advised me to NOT use dish soap. He told me that it
> could
> > leave a damaging residue, not immediately recognized.  Helen
> For institutional archival collections (most of the ARSCLIST members are
> connected with such) this might, in fact, be true. However, they can afford
> the expensive professional equipment and solutions needed for thorough and
> absolutely residue-free cleaning. For the most part, dish soap can be used
> if the LP's are well rinsed and dried with a soft, lint-free cloth.

A minor supplement, if I may:

The last rinse should be with distilled or at least demineralized water,
not with tap water. Adding a drop of Kodak Photoflo or a similar wetting
agent to that rinse is also recommended. In combination, they permit air
drying and in any event virtually eliminate the chance of residue in the
grooves from the cleaning process.


Mike
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