cleaning records/vinyl

[Xtempo]

What's the best way? I had the RCA discwasher and seem to have lost that over the years and since I playing my stuff more which means I should clean more.

So should just get another RCA or other discwasher or what? I don't have a lot so something good but inexpensive would be nice to find.

thanks!

[StalkerVette]

I have a Spin Clean MKII record washer.

For me I found it was worth the investment. Does a good job at cleaning the old vinyl finds from Goodwill of Pawn Shops.

[whitey019]

If you just need to dust and debris, I find these rollers, of which this is just one example, work great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[manfex]

Many people use wood glue, just add glue on top of the record and smooth it out with a business card while the record is spinning, let dry and peel it the next day. It sometimes makes a huge difference as it is pretty efficient removing dust and gunk. Obviously it doesnt do anything to scratches but if the vinyl is just dirty, it’s a really efficient way to clean one

[AirForce1986]

I use the following:

I start by cleaning the record with and electrostatic brush and brush the dust into one pile, then I brush the dust off the vinyl with a long hair anti static brush.


Spray bottle: filled with half 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and half Distilled Water
Spray bottle: 100% Distilled water for the rinse

I also use a Label cover clamp as to not get the label wet (it also doubles as a good handle for the record while cleaning)

I have two MoFi MSFL Record cleaning brushes one for wash and one for rinse

Wipe dry with an extra soft fiber cloth. Put into MoFi inner sleeve.

[minkaz]

As already mentioned, the spin clean does a fine job. I have a record doctor vacuum it does ok as well and cuts the drying time down.