Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

O: Many thanks for your post.

I admit to getting carried away with the Prince record. I was just seeing how much I could steam. I am going to try the mild bleach. I do believe cleaning with hot water for sure works. Funny no one has done it to vinyl records before? I mean we clean everything in hot water?

How much bleach to distilled water?

I would try with white distilled vinager first instead of bleach. Give it a try! It works just find.

Be very cautious with bleach...it is a strong oxidizer and may attack some components of the vinyl if you over do it.

Agree you must be careful. But a weak bleach solution will not harm the vinyl. Thousands of swimming pool liners get much more concentrated doses with no adverse impact. Remember, this is a one time application that is removed promptly. I have used it on some great garage sale finds with very good results. It is not recommended for general cleaning but rather specifically for mold removal. Works fantastic for that.