The Photo-Flo looks like something I want to try.Would it work on 78s with thick layers of crud on them? Roger > Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:02:45 -0600> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] The guy who cleans his 78s with spit.> To: [log in to unmask]> > On 6/24/2014 3:25 PM, Christopher Whiteman wrote:> > I've seen so many different methods and opinions on cleaning them that I am> > unsure what method is best.  Is there any sort of consensus that Tergitol> > 15-s-7 is the best way to clean LPs?   If so, are there vendors who will> > sell it to someone without a business license? I've seen some people use> > original Dawn as a surfactant. If someone uses a vacuum system, would using> > Dawn be an issue since the vacuum should suck up all of the liquid and not> > leave residue?> >> > Mr. Goldman mentioned mould-release compounds.  Will Tergitol or Dawn> > remove these? If I play a new LP without wet cleaning it first with some> > kind of surfactant, will it damage the stylus or permanently affect the> > LP's sound quality? FWIW, I'm running a budget setup (meaning less than> > $500).  Any advice would be appreciated.> > Bottled distilled water with a couple drops of Kodak Photo-Flo has > worked for me. The fancier stuff seems to be about the same > effectiveness, and I worry about anything containing alcohol.> > Peace,> Paul