stereo for the joy of it - can records be cleaned?

...the importance of having, in this case, an ergonomic/effectrive steamer that is actually a joy to use. This will result is an easier time steaming records that equals, a more enjoyable time spent cleaning = cleaner records = increased listening pleasure.

These are the little things that add up that I don't skimp on. Say $16.00 vs. $40.00. Over the lifetime of the steamer vs. increased listening pleasure/cleaner more enjoyable records... No BRAINER for me!

Cheers.

A reminder that if the set is in its original state, the sleeves are or were glassine. I might do research on removing glassine debris from vinyl. In my experience I've never seen glassine sleeves damage vinyl, in fact I think it makes a very good sleeve, but perhaps under less than ideal storage conditions it could adhere to the record.
Good find though, if you can clean it up

You don't need much technology to clean your records....this is what I would do in your situation...cheaply:
--Use warm clean water and a sponge to gently soften the debris
--Pass the record through a Spin Clean washer, let it dry
--Thinly spread Elmer's school glue for a deep clean on each side overnight, then peel.
--Spin Clean washer again
It takes time, but I have restored very unpromising records this way.

I have a NittyGritty. I don’t use it much, but when I do, it does its job well. Never had a problem with it....I have the top of the line Cocobolo wood one. Nice looking. The owner (Mrs. Gritty ..believe it or not) is very nice to deal with.

sumaato:

I'm sorry, I'll never spread Elmer's glue onto my lps!!

Stringreen, Thanks for your reply. I thought I remembered you posting a while back...the need for cleaning records at all??? I think Whart posted visual results from a Doobie Brothers lp that had been cleaned, in response to your initial question?  I think I have the gist of that right? Please advise us of your transformation? If that is the right term here....