Getting mold or mildew off old record jackets


How do I get light mold/mildew off record jackets without damaging them? The records are NM and the jackets would be if not for the mold/mildew.

Bill E.
lakefrontroad

Showing 1 response by albertporter

OK guys I am going to reveal my secret weapons.

Go to Container Store and buy the Plexiglas cleaner called Novus Plastic Polish in the spray bottle. This removes all but glue, will not harm the paper, improves the gloss inks and plastics by a full grade, and will not harm anything.

To remove adhesive labels use Bestine. This is a brand name solvent manufactured by Best Test Company and is used to reduce rubber cement that was once the mainstay of graphic artists.

To have a shot at erasing Sharpie Pen ink, such as a persons signature on a LP cover, try Marshall's Super Marlene. This is a photo product used to clean textured photo papers when applying oils during hand tinting process.

I have used all these product for more than twenty years with no ill effect to myself or my record collection.