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
dogface1956

Showing 1 response by nsgarch

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.