Penn State Brandywine student and entrepreneur Hayley Ninnis is an online vintage clothing vendor with a wide variety of personal and professional interests. A frequent patron of antique malls, Hayley Ninnis enjoys refurbishing old-fashioned furniture in order to create unique storage spaces for her vinyl album collection.
Any vinyl record owner who wants to preserve his or her collection for the future needs to be familiar with a few key vinyl care tips. One of the simplest, most effective ways to care for a record is to store it correctly. Vinyl should always be kept away from extremely hot or cold temperatures to prevent warping, and should never be stacked horizontally. Instead, albums should be stored vertically, with external plastic slips around the album cover for extra protection. When a record is removed from its sleeve, it should only be touched around the edges and on the label to avoid leaving dirt or oils behind on the vinyl’s surface. The album should also be cleaned prior to playing it on a turntable and before it is returned to its sleeve after use. This will help prevent scratches and other damage caused by dust. It is important to remember that vinyl should only be cleaned with a brush specifically designed to clean records or with a soft microfiber pad. Follow these instructions, and vinyl records will last for decades, allowing their tunes to be enjoyed by generations.
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AuthorA psychology undergraduate at The Pennsylvania State University, Hayley Ninnis seeks to combine her psychological training with her background in art and yoga. Archives
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