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Hand Sanitizer for Ultrasonic Record Cleaning?

Xerox Hand Sanitizer

I was at my local Goodwill the other day, and I noticed Xerox branded hand sanitizer on sale for $4 a gallon. After I passed it, I wondered just how much alcohol is in it? Sure enough it is 80%, that should be good enough for record cleaning, shouldn't it? I actually paid like $36 or something for a gallon of isopropyl at Tractor Supply the other week and it really burned my britches.

Thoughts?

whammo
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cleeds
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What on earth is on your records that you need alcohol to remove it?

whammo OP
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Dirt?

Alcohol is a primary record cleaning solution ingredient.

grinnell
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I think it will leave a residue, its not just alcohol

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sfar
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Before you buy a gallon it would be good to look into what the effect of glycerin might be on your records. That’s the second ingredient.

whammo OP
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Yes, I think I will give it a try with an old record or three first.

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