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But you can't wash Edisons on the Spin-Clean kuz they are too thick and won't fit between both brush/pads. I'm almost sure there isn't any alcohol in their solution. Paul Mawhinney from Pittsburgh's Record-rama developed the device and I think his son now runs the joint. He can be contacted regarding the Al-K-Hol situation: http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/ Bill Schurk ________________________________ From: Aaron Levinson <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] victor record conservation I simply meant about their cleaning solution specifically. Absolutely no alcohol on shellac EVER. I learned the hard way unfortunately. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Aaron Levinson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > It is for sure! I use it regularly and the results are quite good. I don't know about the 100% alcohol free verdict though. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 10, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Mike, agree that arguments always arise, but it's important to mention NO ALCOHOL in whatever solution you use for shellac, right? Just in case someone doesn't know ... >> >> BTW, now to wade into the inevitable argument ... I haven't tried it but it looks to me like the Spin-Clean would be a good low-cost solution for 78's >> http://www.spincleanrecordwasher.com/ >> >> THAT SAID, if I were buying it, I would contact the company and ask them point-blank if they guarantee their solution is alcohol-free and safe for shellac before using it on your 78's. >> >> The reason I like this machine is that it keeps the label dry but thoroughly soaks the groove area, and it's less sloppy than a slop-sink and sponge. >> >> -- Tom Fine >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Biel" <[log in to unmask]> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 3:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] victor record conservation >> >> >> From: Patrick Sumner <[log in to unmask]> >>> To whom it may concern: wondering if someone knows how to clean vintage >>> "Victor" records-a few have a green mold, most are just stored vertically in >>> the area below the player. Also, would there be anyone in the Louisville, >>> Ky area able to "check-out" the functions.many thanks, patrick >> >> The "functions" of what???? >> >> There's very little in shellac records for mold to grow on. The problem >> possibly is with the sleeves, and especially the cardboard of any >> albums. It will probably clean off by cleaning them the usual way >> (arguments always arise when record cleaning is mentioned) but the >> sleeves and album covers will reinfect the cleaned records if they are >> the problem. And the wood and varnish of the player might also be a >> problem. The insides of the player need to be dried out, aired out, and >> possibly sealed. You don't mention the vintage of either the player or >> the records. Is it a wind-up and these are acoustical records, or is it >> a modern console? Stored in a damp basement? >> >> Mike Biel [log in to unmask]