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What are you using to clean LP album covers?

What do you guys use, if anything other than a damp cloth to clean LP album covers. I like to use the plastic sleeves on most of my albums and want the cover to be looking it's best prior to sliding it into the sleeve. This subject has probably came up before but using search turns up nothing for me.
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ltmandella
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Distilled water with a tiny bit of surficant in the ultrasonic bath.  

Unbelievable how quiet the records are after ultrasonic cleaning.

I do have a spin-clean and will use it  occasionally if I get a really dirty used LP from the Bay.

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slaw
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Clorox wipes....not on "matte" covers though.

dwette
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I don’t bother. If it’s a new record I wrap it in a Sleeve City 5mil outer as soon as I remove the factory shrink wrap. If it’s used I just leave it as is and put it in an outer sleeve.

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tonykay
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I have had success cleaning certain album covers with "NOVUS #1 Plastic Clean and Shine". You can buy it online. Test the album first in an inconspicuous place. I don't want to be responsible for damage to your collection. YMMV (Your mileage may vary)! Use it sparingly.

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