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LP Record Cleaning Tools

Records still hold a nostalgic place in many people's hearts. Indeed, many will argue that a record produces the best sound quality, compared to CDs and MP3s. While the distorted click and hum of a vinyl LP adds to the nostalgia, excess noise may be a result of a dirty record. There are multiple ways to clean old LP records. If cleaning a record still gives undesired crackles and pops, then you may need to clean the needle. It is recommended that you get in the habit of cleaning your records to keep them at their optimum sound level.
  1. Hunt Record Cleaning Brush

    • The Hunt Record Cleaning Brush is a simple method of cleaning LPs and other records. It features two sets of bristles to clean LPs with one single swipe. The brush can be used without any cleaning fluid and is recommended as a regular step in between washes with full record cleaning units.

    Premium One-Step Formula

    • The Premium One-Step Formula No. 6 from Audio Intelligent is an alcohol-free and residue-free cleaning solution. It is an enzyme-based formula that requires no rinsing. It is safe for LPs, as well as all other record types, and can be used to clean by hand or with a cleaning machine.

    Spin-Clean

    • The makers of Spin-Clean call it the only "bath type" record cleaning system. Place the record in the machine, then spin it round to wash, clean and remove dirt. It uses dual velvet brushes to gently remove particles on both sides of the record at the same time. It can remove fingerprints, grease, dirt and smoke from any type of record, including LPs. The Spin-Clean also reduces static

    Nitty Gritty Record Doctor III

    • Nitty Gritty makes vacuum-powered record cleaners in a range of prices. Its Record Doctor III is considered a "low-price" model and features a hand -turning mechanism rather than an electronic spinning device.

    HW-16.5

    • The HW-16.5, made by VPI, is the best-selling vacuum power cleaner worldwide. It cleans records at 18 revolutions per minute for safe but consistent cleaning. The new models automatically detect record thickness and adjust cleaning methods appropriately. This is a heavy duty device designed for long-term professional usage.

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