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Record cleaning formula using Triton X-100

Would someone share their recipe for making your own record cleaning solution using Triton X-100?  This is the surfactant I have.  Also, if you could simplify proportions constrained to a one gallon container, this would be much appreciated.  I have seen recipes ranging from a 5% IPA proportion to 25% IPA, and not sure which is too little or too much?  The proportion of Triton varies between recipes, as well.  I gave up on the thread a while back for the Best Record Cleaning Solution...

 

This solution would be for use in a record cleaning machine, not an ultra sonic cleaner.  Also, would there be a difference in proportion using 91% IPA vs. 99% IPA?  I have 91% on hand, but could change to 99% if results would be that much more noticeable.  I am not too concerned with drying time.  For measuring the Triton, I do have a 5cc and a 1cc syringe, courtesy of my local pharmacy.  Thanks.

toddnlg
lewm
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There are two huge threads on this.  Probably you should read them first.

toddnlg OP
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Yes.  I am aware of this.  I have read through numerous threads on other sites and Audiogon; to include the thread entitled "The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation."  This is, where running the calculation I am finding no consistency with proportions of IPA or Triton X-100.  IPA proportions are running between 5% to 25%.  How much IPA is too much?  A friend uses straight 70% IPA.  I think his records sound tinny.  Using too much Triton will leave residue, creating the need for, unnecessary, multiple rinses, until water beads.

 

For these reasons, I was hoping a fellow member would share their experience and proven results.

lewm
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I’d been using 20% IPA and about .01 to .05% TX100 for decades before the Wizz’s post. As you know he recommended other detergents and ethanol, not IPA.

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