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    I make 5ltr IPA/BP water and dishwasher rinse aid mixes at a time,it's stored in a cupboard and can last me some 3-4 years,I really couldn't be arsed having to make a mix every time I need to clean a few records and store it in a freezer.
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    As I only infrequently clean records now I keep a mix of about 1/4 litre in the fridge.

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    With Art du Son, as long as you don't have black or grey particles, it isn't biodegrading.

    The white particles that you might see after a bit of storage are nothing to worry about.

    The manufacturer recommends that you used mixed solution within a few months as it will biodegrade quicker than the concentrate.
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    I always dilute a very small amount which I use up completely, usually 1 ml LAS to 50 ml water. Good for six records or so. One time I left the solution for a couple of days and it started to smell bad.
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    I believe IPA can damage 78 records, or is not advised for use with 78 records.

    I used Art Du Son for a while with a Moth machine and reckon it led to the demise of that said machine. Because the Art Du Son mixture is not volatile I reckon a residue collected in the machine and led to corrosion and the motor blowing.

    I replaced the Moth with the Pro-Ject machine which was half the price and which I personally prefer - it's quieter and just as effective. Additionally, the supplied Pro-Ject "Wash It" solution seems excellent to me.

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    I use L'art Du Son mixed with RO water & tend to do quite a few records over a 2 or 3 day period, so mix 1 litre at a time and haven't had a problem so far. I have read about this residue that some people claim to get if not rinsed off but I haven't found that myself, although once Hoovered & dried off on my VPI I do tend to do it again but this time without agitating the mix to a foam.

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    Anyone noticed its not the same formula that it was when it first came out?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Bishop View Post
    I believe IPA can damage 78 records, or is not advised for use with 78 records.

    Phil
    Absolutely correct. I also know a muppet who tried cleaning a valuable acetate recording with IPA. I don't believe he ever made that mistake again..
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    I have been using the stuff for years without any problems. I suspect not all distilled waters are equal.

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    I have always used purified water bought at a local pharmacy and have never had any issues.
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