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Disc pollution. How to fight it. How to wash, dry and brush phonograph records.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1970 [Winter 1970] (v.1#1) pg. 12
Added Info AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1970 [Summer 1970] (v.1#3) pg. 20

Play them above the dust. How to elevate a phonograph record above the turntable mat so that dust will not be attracted to the downward-facing side.
AUDIO AMATEUR 2/1970 [Spring 1970] (v.1#2) pg. 12
Added Info AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1970 [Summer 1970] (v.1#3) pg. 20

Tip on cleaning records with the "Dustbug" and distilled water.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1970 [Fall 1970] (v.1#4) pg. 20

Cleaning technique uses a Parastat felt pad with distilled water (or denatured alcohol).
AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1971 [Apr 1972] (v.2#3) pg. 18

IGOR, the record washing machine. A water and alcohol mixture and a vacuum pickup arm are used to clean a slowly rotating record.
AUDIO AMATEUR 2/1973 [Apr 1974] (v.4#2) pg. 15
Added Info AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1976 [Oct 1976] (v.7#3) pg. 41

A vacuum system for cleaning recordings.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1976 [May 1976] (v.7#1) pg. 6
Added Info AUDIO AMATEUR 3/1976 [Oct 1976] (v.7#3) pg. 39, 41

Component interfaces. Part 4. Styli, dirt and grooves. Keeping phonograph records clean and free of static.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1978 [Nov 1978] (v.9#4) pg. 28

Record care. Part 1. Cleaning and anti-static agents.
AUDIO AMATEUR 2/1981 [Apr 1981] (v.12#2) pg. 19

Record care. Part 2. Recipe for coating your phonograph records with a film of PVA (polyvinyl acetate) which will remove dirt from the grooves as it is peeled off.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1981 [Sep 1981] (v.12#4) pg. 34

Restoring the "Zero-stat" anti-static pistol to operation if it no longer "clicks" when you pull the trigger.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1982 [Jan 1982] (v.13#1) pg. 34

Tip on cleaning a phono record using contact lens cleaner.
AUDIO AMATEUR 1/1982 [Jan 1982] (v.13#1) pg. 52

Review of the Nitty Gritty record-cleaning machine.
AUDIO AMATEUR 4/1983 [Nov 1983] (v.14#4) pg. 34

How to care for, clean and handle your phonograph records.
BOYS' LIFE Jun 1978 (v.68#6) pg. 26

Tips on cleaning your phonograph records.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1977 (v.11#5) pg. 18

Equipment and techniques for keeping records clean.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1976 (v.146#5) pg. 108

Tips on cleaning and storing LP records and magnetic tapes.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1970 (v.67#5) pg. 64

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