[78-L] Best way to clean 78s

Steven C. Barr stevenc at interlinks.net
Wed Dec 29 18:28:12 PST 2010


From: "Charlie Staab" <pizzaxs at cebridge.net>
> What's the best method to clean dirty 78s?  The kind that are found in 
> antique shops on the floor and underneath a countertop.  I've been told to 
> use soap and water but it seems there should be a less antiquated way to 
> do it.  Any opinions?
>
No! However, soap + water will NOT completely clean them (IMO, only needed 
if you plan to
pertorm surgery with your 78's in the same room...?!). One IMPORTANT point 
here...DO
NOT leave water on the surface of your shellac 78's for any length of time; 
they will be damaged
thereby!

Steven C. Barr 



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