Deep Cleaning Vinyl Records with Wood Glue

Deep Cleaning Vinyl Records with Wood Glue

How it Works, the PROs and CONs to this approach

I enjoy listening to vinyl records; music I enjoy most on vinyl records are American Songbook type music. I am a proud owner of multiple Vinyl Records; Records from as early as the 1920s! With time, dirt, dust, and oils can accumulate on older records. I would know because the majority of the records I own are older than I am. 

When I first purchased my Vinyl Records from the local MTA Thrift Store at the Heart of the San Fernando Valley; I took note how much tender loving care the records needed. I found that wood glue, when applied in generous amounts can remove imperfections on Vinyl Records. Of course, there are Vinyl Record Cleaning Solutions that can be found online or in Record re-sellers. I found a variety of cleaning approaches effective. I chose to make this youtube video because the Wood Glue cleaning approach (done originally by a male on youtube videos) was the most creative. 

I looked into the matter more further and found that Wood Glue has a bit of Vinyl. When the glue is applied to the Vinyl Record, dried over night, and removed, I found that imperfections, whether oils, dust, and stuff alike adhere to the Wood Glue. I would recommend this cleaning approach for the Vinyl Records found in places like Goodwill, MTA, and local Thrift Shops. Remember, this approach requires patience.

This week I found a "Wood Glue Disaster Story" youtube video. This blog is my response to what hell can occur. From the Link, I found a good pointer: when applying Wood Glue to your Vinyl Record, apply a generous and thick amount.

If a thin layer of Wood Glue is applied, the removal of the Glue will be more challenging.

Whether vinyl record owners choose to clean with liquid solutions, wood glue, or vinyl record cleaning machine; I encourage, have a good time at caring for these treasures.

Vinyl Records in my opinion are much more valuable. Technology today has a ten year tops shelf life. Vinyl Records (analog audio) can easily exceed today's standards. In addition, analog audio has a fuller sound. Something about listening to music from these older records, moves my soul and I hope it moves your soul too.