Am Cleaning Vinyl

Buy safe and efficient cleaning gear and accessories for vinyl tapes and record players.

Am cleaning vinyl.

Abrasives solvents bleaches and ammonia can all harm vinyl flooring so select a mild cleaning agent instead. A safe and efficient way to clean your records and record player. For everyday cleaning of your records use a carbon fiber brush to remove surface dust. One for general cleaning with or without soap and one for rinsing.

When cleaning your vinyl floor it s always best to use two cleaning appliances. Be extremely careful to avoid touching the label with liquid of any kind as this can cause the epoxy to loosen and the label to potentially discolor. When vacuuming do not use a vacuum with a beater bar or power rotary brush head as these may damage the vinyl. There are commercial vinyl floor cleaners available but you can make a simple effective cleaner for vinyl floors by mixing apple cider vinegar with water.

Once you have identified sections of a vinyl record that require intensive cleaning directly apply a cleaning solution for which there are many. If you re planning to do any wet cleaning vacuum and dust the vinyl tile flooring or vinyl plank flooring to remove any debris. If you have very tough rust stains that won t respond to gentle cleaners oxalic acid can remove the rust without damaging the vinyl but it is toxic to you so handle it carefully. Simply mix one cup of cider.

Use a microfiber cloth to lightly scrub and dry the record. Make sure you also clean under furniture in the corners and along baseboards. To get a deeper clean apply a liquid cleaning solution to the surface of the record. The vinegar s acidity removes dirt without leaving a soapy film.

Make sure you don t use too much water. One of the best cleansers for vinyl flooring is apple cider vinegar. This will ensure you remove all soap scum when you are rinsing off the floor.