Tried OxiClean to wash records in the sink

[Andyman]

+1 :thmbsp:

I've been looking at home brew record cleaning solutions and every concoction I read about someone has something negative to say about it. The search continues.

Meh, consider the sources. Everybody has opinions, but not all are informed or accurate. We live in a world of BS these days....

Unfortunately, the Internet these days is a better source of misinformation than real information, at least without out some digging and critical analysis...

BTW, Wiggy does have solid opinions and is plain about his point of view. If your intentions mirror his, his work is real solid.

 

[rhomanski]

In the early seventies, I had a strange experience. I tried to clean some albums with iso alcohol, when that didn't help, I tried mothers dish soap. When I played them afterward, the vinyl built up behind the needle. So thick it caused the needle to skip. Somehow I had softened the vinyl. As time went by less vinyl came up and after about 15 years I could play them again without the vinyl coming out of the grooves. I didn't try to clean records for many years after that. Only recently have I tried again.

 

[-reverb-]

There are no failed experiments... only additional data points.

 

[jim249]

OxiClean Versatile MSDS

Chemical Ingredients % By Wt.

Sodium carbonate 50-75%
Sodium percarbonate 30-45%
Ethoxylated Alcohol 1-3%
Sodium polycarboxylate 1%
Sodium metasilicate 1%

I'm not a chemist, but I wonder if the 'slimy' feel is just the effect on the users skin and not the record?

Old thread brought back. Original OxiClean is now OxiClean Versatile Free. Has just the first two sodiums in the list. The maker says it is a great cleaner to use on vinyl siding and cushions. Why not vinyl records? I have read another thread that the above OxiClean with extra ingredients will leave a film on the record.
MSDS: https://wercs.churchdwight.com/webv...dList=ConcatedValue =&queryString=language=EN

 

[luvvinvinyl]

I'm no chemist, but I don't believe that all things to which we refer as "vinyl" are physically or chemically equivalent.

My vinyl siding has repelled baseballs and tennis balls with nothing more serious than an occasional dent. I won't try that with my prized records.

 

[jim249]

I've yet to find anyone who had an issue with Sporacidin enzymatic mold cleaner. Maybe the chemists can weigh in on that one.

Thanks for this post. Never heard of it before. 16 gallons of cleaner per bottle of concentrate. Has a neutral PH also.:yes:

http://www.amazon.com/Contec-Househ...36943&sr=8-5&keywords=sporicidin+disinfectant

 

[markshan]

Let us know how it works out for you. Here in moldy Pittsburgh it has been a God send.

 

[Dr. Morbius]

I'm no chemist, but I don't believe that all things to which we refer as "vinyl" are physically or chemically equivalent.

My vinyl siding has repelled baseballs and tennis balls with nothing more serious than an occasional dent. I won't try that with my prized records.

I think your house would look kind of odd covered in records. :scratch2:

 

[toups]

I think your house would look kind of odd covered in records. :scratch2:

You mean something like this http://inhabitat.com/nashville-musician-re-uses-vinyl-records-as-roof-shingles/

 

[Andyman]

I'm no chemist, but I don't believe that all things to which we refer as "vinyl" are physically or chemically equivalent.

My vinyl siding has repelled baseballs and tennis balls with nothing more serious than an occasional dent. I won't try that with my prized records.

But that's what all the crappy thrift store records are for; sacrificial lambs. :yes:

Face it, most of these concoctions really are pretty harmless, water based, near neutral cleaners that would work on many surfaces w/o harm.

As long as they rinse free and clean, there should be little worry to using most of them, especially if you are using some sort of mechanical means to remove the bulk of your rinses.

 

[jim249]

I like Sporacidin. Never heard of it. I have cleaned a few Fleetwood Mac albums that would not come clean. Two UK of Pious Bird of Good Omen and my UK pressing of Then Play On. All three were full of static, cracks and pops. The records looked to be in fine shape but sounded bad. Have tried and tried to get them clean with no luck. Never tossed them out, just put them aside. After just one wash both Pious Bird LP's cleaned up great. The Play On record took three times to clean and came out great. I am sold on this wash now. Many Thanks!!!!!!