Do your best to avoid doing any of the following:
Stacking records
Leaving them out of the sleeves
Playing with a dull needle
Allowing them to lean on the shelf
Packing them too tightly on the shelf
Losing the original sleeve and cover
Leaving them near heat sources
Lending them to friends
The object of cleaning is to remove dust particles from the grooves, not to drive them in farther. Good tools are available to do this effectively. Carbon fiber brushes or rollers are good alternatives.
If records only require a light cleaning, you may use a solution of mild soap, such as a baby bath product, in water. For wiping off, use a pre-moistened hand wipe, and dry with a soft cloth or a chamois.
Heavier duty cleaning may require an alcohol solution. Some believe that alcohol can be damaging to the surface, but with adequate dilution, you should be safe. Use rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol at a less than 70% concentration, and dilute with distilled water (three parts water to one part alcohol. Use products that are pure and free of additives or unwanted particles.
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