WaynerN
Addicted Member
The last time I bought some 99% isopropl alcohol, (had to order it), they told me at the drug store that they could not order just one or two bottles anymore and that I would have to order and buy a case of it.
So, I have been searching for a substitute. About a week ago, I was doing some cleaning with some white vinegar, and the proverbial light bulb came on.
So now, white vinegar has replaced the alcohol in my cleaning solution. I kept the same mix ratio (1 part vinegar, 3 parts distilled or filtered water) and have been using it for about a week. The only drawback is that the fluid now smells like vinegar, but it seems to really do a nice job cleaning the records, doesn't seem to leave any film on the record surface, and It may actually be knocking down static electricity at the same time. Vinegar is known to destroy bacteria and fungus types of organisms and have "magical" cleaning properties.
White vinegar is very inexpensive so unless I see some later ill effects, This is my new formula.
So, I have been searching for a substitute. About a week ago, I was doing some cleaning with some white vinegar, and the proverbial light bulb came on.
So now, white vinegar has replaced the alcohol in my cleaning solution. I kept the same mix ratio (1 part vinegar, 3 parts distilled or filtered water) and have been using it for about a week. The only drawback is that the fluid now smells like vinegar, but it seems to really do a nice job cleaning the records, doesn't seem to leave any film on the record surface, and It may actually be knocking down static electricity at the same time. Vinegar is known to destroy bacteria and fungus types of organisms and have "magical" cleaning properties.
White vinegar is very inexpensive so unless I see some later ill effects, This is my new formula.