Talk and share knowledge on rare records, sources of new samples, vinyl, diggin, etc
By dviaje Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:59 pm
So...something tells me it is bad to use a Swiffer Duster (the disposable kind) on records. Is it like a micro-abrasive? or does it actually work. I use it on my mixer along with the air duster and it keeps my rig fresh....anyone know?
By JVC Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:43 pm
dviaje wrote:So...something tells me it is bad to use a Swiffer Duster (the disposable kind) on records. Is it like a micro-abrasive? or does it actually work. I use it on my mixer along with the air duster and it keeps my rig fresh....anyone know?

Bad idea. I'm sure it leaves chemical residue on vinyl, which you really want to avoid. It may not damage vinyl records, but I don't think it is cheap way to clean records anyway (Swiffer Duster is name brand cleaner, and I find it expensive.)

I posted this somewhere here already, but get 3M microfiber cloth and water spray. Wipe your record with very slightly dumped (with water spray, use mist mode) 3M microfiber cloth.
I've tried many cleaning methods, and it works best for remove dust and lint on record vinyl. It can even remove light mold on your record!
By the way, there are many types of microfiber cloth. The microfiber cloth that you want is one with velvety surface, not for cleaning lens, which has swede-like surface.
By JVC Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:05 pm
By the way, The microfiber cloth I use is "Scotch-Brite Dusting Microfiber Cloth".
Unlike Scotch-Brite scrub (the green hard sponge you see often in kitchens), this one does not scratch surface.
("3M 9027 High Performance Cloth" seems to be the same products, but I am not sure.)
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