Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) does an excellent job and is quite safe unless mis-used. Do a Web search on "vinyl
chemical compatibility". There is lot's of information available for
those willing to do a little homework. Here's one chart: https://www.calpaclab.com/pvc-polyvinyl-chloride-chemical-compatibility-chart/
You'll want to use the purest IPA. It is available 99% pure.Here's what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DNQX3C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I mix 1.3 cups of the above along with 0.9 tablespoons of Ilford Ilfotol photographic rinse agent in ~ 3.3 gallons of distilled water in my Elmasonc P120h USC.
The IPA+Ilfotol+Distilled H20 gives a very 'clean' solution, measuring at 0000-0001ppm total dissolved solids (TDS).
If you're considering chemicals such as Versa-Clean, it's wise to check TDS. Same for disinfectants. They add more to a solution than you'll take off a record. Keep in mind that anything in the water on the record when it dries will be left on the record.
If you're thinking about using L'Art du Son, be aware that this is not really a cleaning agent. In reality it is a coating for the record surface not unlike Gruv Glide to "lubricate the groove". It will leave a nice and shiny coat. Thanks but I"ll pass. YMMV.
https://thevinylpress.com/timas-diy-rcm-follow-up-2-compelling-changes-improved-results/
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You'll want to use the purest IPA. It is available 99% pure.Here's what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DNQX3C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I mix 1.3 cups of the above along with 0.9 tablespoons of Ilford Ilfotol photographic rinse agent in ~ 3.3 gallons of distilled water in my Elmasonc P120h USC.
The IPA+Ilfotol+Distilled H20 gives a very 'clean' solution, measuring at 0000-0001ppm total dissolved solids (TDS).
If you're considering chemicals such as Versa-Clean, it's wise to check TDS. Same for disinfectants. They add more to a solution than you'll take off a record. Keep in mind that anything in the water on the record when it dries will be left on the record.
If you're thinking about using L'Art du Son, be aware that this is not really a cleaning agent. In reality it is a coating for the record surface not unlike Gruv Glide to "lubricate the groove". It will leave a nice and shiny coat. Thanks but I"ll pass. YMMV.
https://thevinylpress.com/timas-diy-rcm-follow-up-2-compelling-changes-improved-results/
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