Getting Mildew Smell Out Of Vinyl Records

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Getting mildew smell out of vinyl records.

Set the record aside and grab the cover. How to remove musty smell from vinyl records posted by aziomedia september 1 2008 february 20 2009 1 comment on how to remove musty smell from vinyl records use household alcohol and a cotton ball to gently wipe the surface of a vinyl lp sleeve. Dip the record cleaning pad into the mixture and wring it out. Mould can grow on vinyl too not directly onto the vinyl but the debris from mouth spray and nose splosh.

They smell like the old record store downtown but i know it s just the sleeves inner outer. Get into the grooves carefully to remove the mold. Gently wipe down the record. Avoid scratching the record.

Thoroughly removing the mildew can get rid of that musty smell once and for all. There are many ways you can get rid of the smell on your vinyl couch without ruining the material. I m definitely going to use the vinegar idea and put them on a drying rack to air out. Cleaning the surface helps a bit as well.

Mildew can smell pretty bad and you don t want that smell to linger in your home. Vinyl items such as shower curtains often have a strong characteristic odor for days or even weeks after you take them out of their original packaging. Dry the record with a soft cloth and check it for dirt mold and mildew. Like the records that david received from his grandfather s estate there may not be any evidence of actual mold on the records but the smell is very much there.