C Eaning Vinyl Records

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C eaning vinyl records.

Remove all dust and static using a vinyl record brush. Steps to clean vinyl records. Wherever water is applied such as when using a record cleaning machine always opt for distilled water. Use a microfiber cloth to lightly scrub and dry the record.

For everyday cleaning of your records use a carbon fiber brush to remove surface dust. Inspect the record for visible marks and blemishes. Clean your vinyl records with a record washer if you don t want to shell out for a vacuum cleaner for your records you can go with a less fancy record washer. 2 the best way to keep records clean is not to allow them to become so dirty in the first place.

The condition of vinyl records has a direct impact on their sound quality. To get a deeper clean apply a liquid cleaning solution to the surface of the record. To spot clean any problem areas lie your vinyl record on a flat clean stable and non abrasive surface. Clean with circular movements and be gentle making sure not to touch the label in the middle of the record.

We like the starter kit from spin clean. Spray cleaning solution on problem areas. Cleaning vinyl records at home. Store vinyl records properly to prevent future problems.

Remove dust and static using a vinyl record brush. Wipe clean using circular movements. Step by step my cleaning setup is structured like a conveyor belt so one step follows the next in a logical order. 3 regular dry cleaning is also recommended to minimize wet cleaning.

Rinse and dry the record. By dry cleaning i mean regular use of a carbon fiber brush. Household cleaning products such as washing up liquid and windex should be avioded as they are not necessarily safe for use on delicate vinyl records. It s a manual system composed of brushes and rollers that uses an accompanying solution to clean your records.

Record cleaning machines because the grooves along a vinyl record are a millionth of an inch thick the only way to clean them completely is to use a powerful cleaning solution and a strong vacuum. The turntable and the drying rack are set away from the washing station to avoid wetting a record that s already dried.