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Cleaning LP's

I'm cleaning my LP's with hot running soft water in the kitchen sink, drying first with a damp micro fiber cloth, (as can be acquired from Costco) then blow drying with hot air from hair dryer. The results so far are stunning quiet playback and pristine sound quality. Only cost incurred: amount of water used and the rubber gloves so as not to contaminate with skin oils.

I am also cleaning and demagnetizing my cartridge with Cardas Frequency Sweep LP also with most amazing results. I did not want to try the recently posted method of shorting the contacts as shown on youtube.

Wondering if anyone else is doing, and getting the similar results?
ericjcabrera

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elizabeth
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You might try a vacuum cleaner for that last step. Find a brush accessory that has soft brustles, (or soften the bristles with a bit of rough emery paper)
And if you are having great success, ignore the comment about 'exchanging mud' as it is not based on any fact, only conjecture.
I too use the sink and find it works well. I just substitute my vac for the hair dryer. (the vac should have a new bag etc for best results)
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