DIY record cleaning fluid

[audiostar]

I don't want to hear about any commercial cleaning fluid. What do you guys or
gals use on your records? What have you cooked up in the lab that is a very
effective cleaning fluid?

[kevinahcc20]

Typical recipe is distilled water + isopropyl alcohol + surfactant. Proportions vary somewhat...I like a 50%/50% mix of distilled water and 70% isopropyl alcohol with 2 drops of a clear non-scented dishwashing detergent in 500mL of the water/alcohol mix. Some prefer laboratory grade detergent like Alconox vs dishwashing detergent. I use this liberally applied to a classic Discwasher brush.

[AVWERK]

For a great water source you might try Penta drinking water. They have just about removed everything and anything in the water compared with ordinary distilled water.

Regards
David

[sakellogg]

i use vinager and dis water. then dis water rinse.

[SY]

I use ethanol in the mix rather than isopropanol- kinder to the vinyl. A cheap vodka plus a couple drops of Photoflo.

[kevinahcc20]

If you take a couple hits from the wash bottle does the Photoflo cause any ill effects?

[SY]

Dunno. I usually finish the other half of the vodka bottle direct, or mixed with orange juice.

[a.wayne]

Originally Posted by SY

Dunno. I usually finish the other half of the vodka bottle direct, or mixed with orange juice.

Sy ...OK, but does it clean the vinyl ......

[audiostar]

Some use white vinegar. Some use endozime. And some use green bottle
resolve power spray n wash plain. Do not use orange or lemon additives in
spray n wash.

[adason]

50% IPA with a drop of TX100 per 1L