JammingWave Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) Do you want to start a vinyl collection? Or maybe you have one and you want it to last the more time possible. Great! Learn this method for cleaning vinyl records. Remember that the process of reproducing vinyl it is so delicate that even a tiny particle resting on the surface of the record can damage its reproduction. That is why you have to take good care of your records. For having the best listening experience possible. And not only that! While CDs are read by the player with a laser, when it comes to vinyl, the stylus needs to physically touch the surface of the record. With that said you are also taking good care of your turntable by keeping your collection as clean as possible. I will share with you a method that I have for cleaning vinyl. I have come out with it thanks to a huge research online of different methods. After some days of consolidating all the different strategies out there, I’ve concluded that this is maybe one of the best, easy, and cheap ways to do it. To be honest, the things you need for this method are probably in your home. Check out the video and let me know if it was helpful to you or do you have any questions. Cheers! Edited November 5, 2017 by JammingWave SE7EN, SandwichRecords and docbronze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 And I thought my only excitement today was the extra hour of sleep from Daylight Savings erasedtapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No This Is Patrick Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I just use the German equivalent of Windex. MyckelJay, Metal Mike, andynz and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 26 minutes ago, No This Is Patrick said: I just use the German equivalent of Windex. end of thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyckelJay Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, No This Is Patrick said: I just use the German equivalent of Windex. what ever happened to that thread? Edited November 6, 2017 by MyckelJay whatever vs what ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I was so ready to razz on this, but I actually kinda like this guy. Even the cheesy generic rock background is a little endearing. He definitely gives a shit. docbronze and JammingWave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It doesn't seem like a terrible method.... i was expecting this to be a joke haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Gumbo72203 said: It doesn't seem like a terrible method.... i was expecting this to be a joke haha. Especially when the word “easy” is followed by 9 required items. Then, a male bum cover. faaip de oiad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammingWave Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 7 hours ago, HoneyFrosted said: I was so ready to razz on this, but I actually kinda like this guy. Even the cheesy generic rock background is a little endearing. He definitely gives a shit. Thanks! yes man, I do give a shit! 4 hours ago, ryantark said: Especially when the word “easy” is followed by 9 required items. Then, a male bum cover. You can certainly find that one at home docbronze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickspells Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) I just made a new bottle of DIY record cleaning solution last night. Here's my method which I find to work great, and it's what a local (and renowned) record store uses... all of this in a spray bottle. A few drops of Seventh Generation regular dish soap (no scent, that's the brand I use but I've heard regular old Dawn could work). It has 0% dye, no scent, etc. 91% Isopropyl alcohol (just under 25% of the bottle filled) Distilled water filled to the neck of the bottle. Spray onto a soft dish sponge and/or the record, gently wipe around record with the grooves. Pat and wipe dry with a soft microfiber towel. For the needle, I've always used a regular white Magic Eraser and just dropped the needle into it 3 or 4 times. Edited November 6, 2017 by defectiveepitaph JammingWave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammingWave Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 29 minutes ago, defectiveepitaph said: I just made a new bottle of DIY record cleaning solution last night. Here's my method which I find to work great, and it's what a local (and renowned) record store uses... all of this in a spray bottle. A few drops of Seventh Generation regular dish soap (no scent, that's the brand I use but I've heard regular old Dawn could work) 91% Isopropyl alcohol (just under 25% of the bottle filled) Distilled water filled to the neck of the bottle. Spray onto a soft dish sponge and/or the record, gently wipe around record with the grooves. Pat and wipe dry with a soft microfiber towel. For the needle, I've always used a regular white Magic Eraser and just dropped the needle into it 3 or 4 times. That sound like a good recipe. I'm sure your vinyl will get clean. But you only dry them out with a microfiber cloth? Just wondering, because they might be a little bit wet, and that could damage the stylus. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickspells Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Just now, JammingWave said: That sound like a good recipe. I'm sure your vinyl will get clean. But you only dry them out with a microfiber cloth? Just wondering, because they might be a little bit wet, and that could damage the stylus. Cheers! The microfiber I use is more of a small towel than a cloth. It's not like the things you use to clean eyeglasses or electronics. The vinyl always comes totally dry after a minute or so of drying it off with that. It may also help to have a small fan/hairdryer to go over the album as it becomes dry alternating with the cloth. Certainly playing a wet record would probably cause issues later! JammingWave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammingWave Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 1 hour ago, defectiveepitaph said: The microfiber I use is more of a small towel than a cloth. It's not like the things you use to clean eyeglasses or electronics. The vinyl always comes totally dry after a minute or so of drying it off with that. It may also help to have a small fan/hairdryer to go over the album as it becomes dry alternating with the cloth. Certainly playing a wet record would probably cause issues later! Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicLima Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Excellent. But don't let your girlfriends wipe back to front, lest ye want a choco taco. JammingWave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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