Mold damage on about 50 records. Should I throw these out and just use inner sleeve or would an outer sleeve help? I also don't want mold spreading.
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It won't stop the mold from continuing to damage the records. It sounds like you have a moisture issue. These would help keep the cover from getting damp. But I found these sleeves to be average at best. I would look for a different company. Their sizes are all over the place. Good luck
1593128
I don't know the circumstances on how the mold on 50 records accumulated. This sounds like a storage issue more than what any sleeves could help cure. Sorry, but I don't believe that I can or should make any recommendation.
2266642
I have never had a problem with mold. However I always spread them out on trays until they are completely dry and back to original size before storing them.
860956
Thank you for your question. We called ADCO at 1-800-541-ADCO to get the answer to your question. The manufacturer recommends cleaning the cover with a solution of one gallon water and 1/4 cup bleach. Use a spray bottle to apply, and allow it to sit for a few minutes, then immediately rinse. This should kill the mold. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help you! Thank you Jessica with Covers Direct
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I tried keeping them in a paper bag. Generally I find that they either mold if you keep them wet or dry out if you keep them in a dry place, so I'm not sure what to suggest.
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I have not experienced any label problems. If you make sure you do not overfill the wash basin, and set the end rollers at the right distance, the label will not get wet as long as you withdraw the record right after the wash procedure and dry it. If you have concerns about the label washing off due to the type of ink used, I would test a small area with no text with a damp sponge. No ink should come off and it should not fade. If it fades or washes off I'm not sure I would wash it other than by hand. I have not run into any labels on 331/3 LPs that wash off or streak, same for 45s. I have not washed any 78s. I guess I have washed about 250 or more records with the Spin Clean and find it indispensable when buying used records and going back through my personal collection. I even wash records that don't show any signs of dust. The Spin Clean get down deep in the grooves.
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I don't know. Perhaps they discontinued putting them in. The ones I got are useless as they were all stuck to the vinyl sleeve. (Probably because they were old?)
769372
I've not had any problems with mold or mildew. I followed the instructions and mine have been packed away in my garage for 6 + months now with no problems.
785891
It says to tumble dry. I haven't had any issues with them after they've been in the dryer. As for the vinyl question, I really don't know.
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I see that you have your very clear answers Susan, I tought I'd throw my 2 cents in, maybe it would help in the future.The first thing that came to mind for me was that they likely aren't balanced appropriately, ie; straight, nor made to actually KEEP that balance. I held the two round files up next to each other and turned them in my fingers, and the gap between the tips changed. That means that right out of the sleeve, they aren't straight. That has no bearing on my needs, and won't take away from my review of them. I guess just one more reason to validate your decision. : )
769374
This is my 2nd set over the past 3 years. Both were exposed to moisture, I've never had a problem with mold or mildew.
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While this question and answer are quite old, i feel it necessary to make one thing clear for those new to cleaning records. When cleaning a normal CD you wipe from the center out. This is NOT HOW TO CLEAN A RECORD.A Vinyl Record you clean with the grooves.
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I ordered mine almost 2 months ago...no mold then and still no mold. I keep them on the shelf, in the bag they arrived in and inside a 2nd ziplock bag with all the air squeezed out. They still look, smell, and taste wonderful. :) I bet it was a bad batch. And if that happens with anything, I normally just contact the company right away and it gets sorted out. If not, Amazon is wonderful with customer service issues!
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First, you must decide which is more important...Saving and playing warped records or the life of your entire collection!! Maybe you should invest in a second cart and headshell so you can choose when to play warped records. Or, you could use the time tested method of a penny or a dime taped to the headshell. After a few plays you will notice what appears to be a whitish color in the grooves...and a shhhhhh sound, That is your music being dug and scraped out by the heavy tracking force of the stylus. I think keeping your records separated into flat and warped and using two headshell/stylus combinations is the way to go.&lt;Get a cheaper cartridge-stylus combination. A set up for 45's would be a good bet...The larger stylus may fit the record grooves better. &gt; Also, try washing your records and gently scrubbing the grooves with a med soft toothbrush. Go with the groove and not against it. Try this: Take a warped record that seems to be a loss ...Fill a sink with hot tap water, just hot enough to feel the heat, ( Not too hot or you will make it worse, the record will curl! A friend of mine had pretty good success with a hair dryer.) place the record in the water for about five minutes...Remove from the water, quickly dry and place on a flat surface with a weighted flat surface on top. (Two pieces of flat glass or plastic are perfect.) and allow record to cool thoroughly. Repeat as is necessary...after awhile the record will come back closer to flat, at least flat enough so that it can be rescued by copying to a CD. Also, Go on line and find a commercial record cleaning fluid to lube the grooves after washing them with dish soap; that may help with the skipping problem. As far as the arm is concerned, just adjust the counter weight until the arm "Floats" balanced then add one more click to let the stylus settle to the record surface.
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This happened to me once before but it wasn't a problem with the tone arm. I tried to play different records to isolate the problem and it turned out that my vinyl record was defective. There was no visible scratch on the LP so I didn't initially think there was an issue on the music. You may want to check your vinyl or look under the needle to see if some lint has accumulated there.
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I wish I could tell you. I don't know where mine is either. I went ahead and scanned the photos without the sleeve. It did affect some of the photos and other photos were fine. I didn't have any damage to the original photos but sometimes there would be streaks in the photo after scanned. I used the pictures the way they were. I'm no professional and don't care if the photos don't look professional. They look find for the slide show I created.
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I'd say the vinyl used for the sleeves is about what I'd expect for a case. They are lightweight and flexible with a rip-stop type material sandwiched in between two vinyl sleeves. I've used another Case Logic case for about a decade and have had no problems with ripping sleeves, etc.
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The interior parts may be leaking. They may be replaced. Check at the companies website. I keep it in the refrigerator, when it empties, I refill it. I don't worry about mold.