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Things You'll Need
Instructions
Unplug the vintage audio device. Never work on the device while it is plugged in as it can result in electrocution.
Remove the back plate from the vintage stereo system or vintage audio device. Remove the screws with an appropriate sized screwdriver and take off the plate.
Blow compressed air into the system to push dust and dirt to one side. Over time, dust and dirt builds up within the audio system. Sometimes, even cobwebs are in the system, especially when the vintage system was stored in a garage or similar location for extended periods of time.
Vacuum the dust, dirt, cobwebs or anything else in the vintage audio system. Use the small attachment to get the vacuum into the system. Replace the back plate and screw it back on.
Apply wood polish or furniture polish to the sponge or soft cloth and gently wipe any wood on the audio system. Whether the system is a tape player or record player, there are usually wooden parts. This is cleaned with any preferred furniture or wood polish.
Add alcohol to a sponge or soft cloth. Wipe down plastic components such as the radio frequency display.
Use compressed air to blow dust off the record needle. It is possible to clean this with just blowing on it as well, but the compressed air can remove more stubborn dust.
Remove the knobs from the system and spray them with a contact cleaner. Allow them to dry completely and put them back on the system.
Add alcohol to a cotton swab by dipping the swab into the rubbing alcohol. Plug in the system and press "Play." Gently rub the play heads and rollers with the alcohol covered swabs to remove dirt. Use as many swabs as necessary to clean all of the rollers and play heads. Stop the player and allow the alcohol to dry before playing tapes.