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Cleaning Record Jackets

Hello,

I have found lot's of tips for cleanning records, but not any for cleaning record jackets. I have a bunch of records that I have gotten from trift stores and have cleaned up the vinyl, but the covers remain pretty dirty. I have tired a damp sponge, a bit of diluted windex, some diluted dish washing soap, but so far nothing seems to clean up the jackets that way I was hoping. Anyone have a secret formula they are willing to share?

Thanks,

Jeff
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nsgarch
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When water-soluble products don't do it, try a paper towel folded into a 3" square pad, dampened with Ronsonal lighter fluid. It's naptha, same thing as used in dry-cleaning.

That will remove non-water-soluble grunge. Then if the laquer skin on the jacket is still dull, you can freshen it up somewhat with a small cloth pad moistened with Armoral, buff to a sheen.
dan_ed
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Baby wipes. I like the Armoral idea.
dlwask
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Good thread, I was wondering the same thing.

Any issues with doing the above recommendations or similar and then storing in a sealed outer jacket sleeve?

I vaguely recall Fremer making a mention of cleaning LP jackets a while back with some all purpose spray type cleaner lightly applied to cloth and then used on the jackets.
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