Spin Clean Vinyl Record Washer: Demo & Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2014
- I'm often asked, "How do you clean your records?" In this video, I'm demonstrating the fabulous vinyl record cleaner / washing system known as the Spin Clean. The Spin Clean is an inexpensive, non-electrical option for getting all of the dirt and debris out of the precious grooves of your records.
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Those white towels are actually called laparotomy sponges and are used in surgery...the blue loop is xray detectable. Yes wash them 1st and they are awesome, I polish my cars with them.
Thank you doctor
Are they X-ray detectable in case they get left inside someone during/after an operation?
Hah, I noticed that too.
@@tomlayman3141 yep. We do multiple counts. Before surgery, during surgery, closing, and final. If counts don’t match and a thorough search doesn’t reconcile the count, then we X-ray.
No. It’s because people boof these trying to get them across the border so border agents needed a more efficient ways to catch the mules illegally bringing these towels into our country
This is actually a pretty good piece of kit.. Cleaned up my 40 year old copy of Closer.. Joy Division and it had plenty of annoying pops and crackles.. Its sounds amazing the difference after cleaning it properly.. No pops, no crackles, no skips nothing. Bit overpriced in England but you get great results.
I wear latex gloves, better grip on record and no finger prints on edges.
We sell the Spin Clean and use it for cleaning all of our records. Great cleaning system: affordable, low-tech and efficient! By the way, this video is one of the best I've seen explaining the Spin Clean. Thanks!
Great video and presentation of the spin clean. I have been using one for years now and highly recommend it. I also use the dish washing rack to air dry after the cloths. One extra step I do is use a spray bottle with distilled water after removing the record from the spin clean to make sure all the cleaning fluid has been removed. It also gets any particles that may have been left behind out of the grooves.
Good stuff man. You obviously love vinyl and love sharing this with other vinyl heads. You’ve sold me.
Very cool. Abused records since the late 70s and packed away for the last 20 years. Just picked up a U-Turn Orbit, a SpinClean on sale from the SpinClean and an Onzow Zerodust. Very good presentation, look forward to cleaning my albums and shopping for more.
Great review - looks like a therapeutic way to get vinyl looking fresh
Just did my first batch. The instructions were pretty clear, but I wanted a visual run-through. You are right about the fun to be had listening while cleaning more!
Tommy Salmon Right on, Tommy. Glad the video helped.
Bought this. It did an excellent job cleaning my old records. One concern; Records in dirty water. I clean only 10 or 15 then change out the water. Cleaning solution and distilled water are cheap enough that it's still an inexpensive method that will rejuvenate your collection.
Thanks for the info, I actually purchased the spin clean after watching your video. It may be over priced but it works. I appreciate your efforts and your t-shirt...
How did the single sound after the clean? 🙂
Excellent video about the Spin Clean. I have cleaned many records with the Spin Clean with excellent results. I prefer using scratch resistant micro fiber cloths to the cloths that come with the Spin Clean. I dry the record by laying it on a micro fiber cloth and wiping the side facing up, then, I turn the record over and wipe the other side which is mostly dry from having lay on the micro fiber cloth.
In my experience, Spin Clean has always cleaned records superbly. I recommend the Spin Clean highly.
I just discovered your channel, Bret. Great demonstration! Thanks! You've managed to convince me to invest in one! It'll pay for itself in no time at all if it gets my records clean. And that alone is a small price to pay.
I just got one of these after deliberating for years.. why did I wait so long!.. these are fantastic. Great video thank you.
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
Just got one today from amazon! Love it. It is meditative to clean records. Although with a collection of over 7,000 I have a very long way to go! I watched your video for the how to. Great demo. Thanks for posting that.
I've been debating getting on for a while and wanted to see an actual person using it... have to say I'm sold! Thank you for the info!
Glad the video was helpful, Laura. Thanks for tuning in.
Perfect review, answered all my questions and a great demo, Thanks Bret
Thanks Richard! Glad it helped.
Great demonstration Bret. I really like the Spin-Clean. I think its the best option for most people. I always felt like I was just pushing the dirt around in a circle with the Discwasher brush. People still will swear its the best thing in the world.
Thanks Wes!
Thank you! Excellent tutorial on using the Spin Clean.
Killer post!! Thank you so much for this thorough, helpful, and insightful guide. I'm an avid vinyl collector and have been on the fence for a while as to which method I should use. Your post was a huge help and as I'm sure that I speak for the vinyl community, your guidance is much appreciated as is your passion for records. Well done.
I appreciate the kind words, Brian. Happy the video was helpful for you! - Bret
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Thanks for this review, was on the fence about getting one but I'm definitely going to pick one up.
Man, do I wish I knew about this back in the day (70's). We used a version of that first velvet pad thing. I bet it wouldn't hurt to do more revolutions.
Thanks for the encouraging review. Just placed an order on Amazon for the clear plastic “anniversary edition” with the additional large sized bottle of cleaning fluid and new anti-static record brush. Looking forward to cleaning up my collection of 80s LPs and 12”s. 😀 (Which includes my original 80s pressings of Still, Closer, and Unknown Pleasures incidentally).
Fantastic!
Bret, just one tip I’ve learned whilst using this piece of kit. You don’t need to wipe off that excess water off after spinning. What I do is just leave the record propped up between the brushes for 10 mins to let most of the water drain naturally. Then when it comes to wiping down you only have a few small blobs of water - which preserves your cloths from getting too sodden too quickly.
Just used mine for the first time today. OUTSTANDING cleaner. I recommend an initial cleaning with the Spin Clean to get oils off the record followed by Tight Bond 2 for the deep clean, then another cleaning with the Spin Clean. That process gets used records pretty close to their new state. Great video!
Right on! Glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Best Cleaning Vinyl video on the net. Thanks Bret.
Phabian Holman Thanks man, really appreciate that.
An obvious total vinyl enthusiast...well presented and very helpful step-by-step guide to the process...and, of course, classic t-shirt lol...good work all round, feller...
Thanks for the kind words, Noel
Very nice, Bret! It's a good product for most people - thought I do recommend putting the records in new sleeves so 1. Paper bits don't get back into the record/recontaminate 2. So you know you cleaned the record and you don't have to reclean.
Thanks Kris. Yeah, the intent was to put in new sleeves as I clean. I will definitely be doing that as I start working through the collection. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the demo, Brét! I am looking for an inexpensive way to clean my vinyl record collection without breaking the bank and Spin Clean fits the bill.
You're welcome! This is definitely the way to go, Christian. Glad you enjoyed the video. - Bret
Wonderful demo and tips! I'm going to order one now!
Great review. I think it's time to revive my LPs.
I just started using the vinyl cleaner on my collection. I have a box of 78's I got years ago from my grandmother. They were very dirty. I used the vinyl cleaner on them and they sound incredible. My collection of LP, 45's and 78's is over a few thousand and growing. I'll be using this vinyl cleaner for my collection. Now if I can just get someone to catalog everything.
thanks for posting the video, wasn't sure how much water to cleaner to use but now understand much better what to do...........
Love my Spin Clean. I recently transformed mine into a ultrasonic cleaner by attaching a small palm sander on the side close to bottom with velcro and turn it on. It even turns the lp automatically as well. There solution really cleans when ultrasonic waves are blasting the dirt out of the grooves! Then when you just need to clean manually just pull the palm sander off. Great product!
Wow! I'm definitely intrigued by this - do you have a photo of it, or a video posted? Don't quite understand how it all hooks up. :)
Bret Helm's Life On This Planet Blog I will get you a pic.
Awesome Bret - just sent thru an order for one on your great display and recommendation - plenty of vinyl to wash-n-dip and looking forward to a few less crackles and pops.
Thanks Geoff!
I wish there was this amazing device back in the day ... Great investement !!!
Have used this great simple little device for about a year. I agree with everything you said. It us a little pricey tho. One warning beware of using it on table tops with a finish. Even thru two layers of cloth the dampness wore thru the finish.
Thanks for this. I'm buying one of these tonight to clean my vast older record collection.
Hi do you still have you spin clean,if so are you happy with it 😊
And Hero's live never sounded better. Well done Bret. Quick, informative, you should get an extra handful of cloths and a set of replacement brushes on the house for this one. Rad post. - Lj
Thanks Lj!
The best review! Thank you, sir.
Hi, well I was talked into getting this system & was thinking I made a big mistake. Well after using it on the most dirty albums I had the only thing I can say is ...Holy sh*t batman this is the BEST investment I ever made. It works EXACTLY as it says & I'm really impressed & that takes a LOT. If you don't have one look into it, happy, happy!!
I bought a Spin Clean but have been dubious about it, and honestly a bit apprehensive about using it - afraid I might do the wrong thing and destroy my records.
This video cleared that all up. Thanks for posting
Right on, Ronnie. Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for the demo! Love that. Will have to pick one up.
Right on, Brandon. You're welcome. Really does a great job.
Amazing just got mine did the job 💯
Awesome video!! I've been trying to decide on byuing one for a while. The only thing that would make this better, is playing the records before and after cleanings, to compare sound quality
You'll find before-and-after to be a huge differance! Blessed silence between tracks! Paid for itself in one day!
I've been thinking about investing in something like this, so your video was very informative. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this video. You explain very well. Thanks!
very good clear,concise demo of the spin clean thank you. you cost me 80 bucks.
Great tutorial! I was wondering how often I should wash the drying cloths.
Lovely clear Demo. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Tears For Fears! Favorite band! First heard them on Vinyl even before radio! Bought The Hurting in 1987! Awesome background, my friend! 🍻
I've also been using the Spin Clean for a few years now with good results. However I also rinse the record in distilled water after cleaning it with the Spin Clean in order to remove the cleaning solution and perhaps any remaining dirt in the grooves. I use another similar but cheaper record cleaning trough for the rinsing (Knosti brand) and lastly, I vacuum dry the record with a device that connects to a household vacuum cleaner (KAB EBV-1 from KAB Electro Acoustics). The extra devices are relatively inexpensive.
Wow I need this. I buy a lot of records used from my local shop, and they are usually 20-40 years old and full of dirt and dust. This would be perfect.
iv used mine for decades!
This is the most satisfying way to clean records, almost therapeutic.
As solid as a video as it gets, thanks.
Dear God!!!!!!!!!!! This machine is absolut madnes:))))
But your rewiev, and your work in front of the camera is very good!!!
I agree - it's meditative - I've started doing as you suggest, going through A-Z and while I spin clean each, I take a photo of the label (before I start spinning: iPhone takes a great, discogs-worthy pic) then I record what I've got into discogs so I'm cataloging my collection at same time. I find after about 20 records or so I've had enough.
Couple concerns/notes. I bought the basic couple years ago, cloths don't have those nice blue hangers to air dry that yours do. You grabbed the 12" by pinching, but I use the fingers-on-edge method you used with 45" and I don't find I need to touch label at all. Having said that, the counter-clockwise turning is awkward - one of the rollers bounces and it's not smooth, then I switch to clockwise and smooth as silk: I've inspected rollers and they look fine and I've tried to see if it's my hands / too much pressure but don't think so... I do notice they leave a black debris inside the slots (if it weren't for record cleaning, I'd say one needs some axle grease!). Finally, when I air dry the pads, they invariable pick up dust - how do you clean that off the dry pads before inserting for a new wash? I find it impossible to get them clean.
Thanks for the video man, lot of help!
I think the spin clean is one of the best investments I've made for my collection. I still use the spray from time to time to clean the occasional fingerprint.
Great video! I have been wanting one of these for awhile, saving up for it. want it even more now. tfs
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the demo. Thanks for watching. :)
Answered all my questions, thanks for the fluid.
Cave Covers Thanks for watching!
I TRULY hope you get some kind of compensation for doing this video. I am going to the site right now and buy 2. 1 For me and 1 for my younger brother. THANKS!!!!
Great taste in Music Bret! Tears for fears is one of my top favs!!
Thanks for the tutorial.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Really cool video of what seems to be a really cool product. Sounds like a must-have for any serious vinyl collector. Cool Tears For Fears 'The Hurting' with the 'Mad World' cover, saw these a few times in the 80's. I have the cassette version with the same cover. Always thought it looked much cooler than the one with the little boy on it. Cool JD shirt, had the exact same one in high school (still have it but it's *really* worn out now, unwearable).
Thanks! Yeah, the Spin Clean is definitely a worthy product. It's night and day difference from them going in and coming out. I have several drawers full of 'retired' t-shirts, many of them being various Joy Division / Bauhaus ones - some of them are hanging on by a thread... literally! :)
I picked up the brown "anniversary" edition. I wish I had the yellow one, as it would be easier to tell how dirty the water is in the basin. Nice video.
Maybe spray paint the inside of the unit with a bright color? just a thought
Just dump the water out into a white pail - duh.
I haven't properly cleaned my records in years...some have never been cleaned! I have been debating on one of these or holding out for a vpi...this seems pretty adequate. Thanks for the demo!
Hey Jeff! Man, I think it's definitely the way to go. I just can't afford a VPI - and these Spin Cleans really get the job done. When you have a look at the water after a few records, you'll be like 'Whoa, that was in the grooves?!' Haha. Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed.
Right on, I obviously trust your opinion on the matter...the 'matter' in the grooves...gotta get that!
Ditto These. Records were my Dad’s and I know he never cleaned them. Did you clean your records 40 years ago. I don’t remember that conversation. Everyone is so positive. It’s definitely worth doing.
Good stuff Brett. Might just breakdown and get one.
awsome cleaner, defintally have to pick one up.
Been using the Spin Clean for a long time...mine is the brown one before they started making them yellow. I guess the dirt shows up better. I'm kind of a nut, so I like to do a distilled water rinse after the SpinClean. It only takes another 10 seconds and I think it gets the final "whatever" off the vinyl. I use a tub filled with distilled water just deep enough to get to the label.
Great video!
Thanks Emily!
I bought one of these used and it didn't come with the drying cloths so I bought a nice microfiber cloth (the SOFT kind) from an auto parts store. When I'm done cleaning I just lay the record flat on it, give it a few slow turns to soak up the liquid, then flip it over and dry the other side. It works very well and there's no scratching. Overall the Spin Clean works well. I use it whenever I buy a used record and it always removes some dirt and deposits it at the bottom of the reservoir. I'm sure there's devices out there that are better at cleaning, but for the price it's well worth it.
I’m scared to try new cleaners cause my records are like my children. You’ve given me some confidence with this review tho. Thank youuuu!!!
Thanks for a great vid. Very informative. 🤗
I have one and I love it the fluid can be stored for a week, I just clean the pads, you can actually use the texture on the lid kinda like a washboard to get the pads really clean and dirt free.
Great review. Getting one tomorrow.
Darrell Golder Thanks Darrell - there's a link to buy on Amazon thru my blog's page: brethelm.blogspot.com/2014/03/spin-clean-vinyl-record-washer-demo.html
Cool video! I am totally buying one of these things!
Right on. Glad you enjoyed the video. There are purchase links here: brethelm.blogspot.com/2014/03/spin-clean-vinyl-record-washer-demo.html
One of the very best things I ever did for my records. Lint? Who cares? I still use my Disc Washer! My albums don't age. Love it!
Excellent presentation !!
Thanks for watching! - Bret
I bought the Big Fudge version; it really works. I wipe my records first to remove some excess dust before placing it to the cleaner.
This looks like an excellent purchase. I'm just getting back into vinyl and I was wondering what the best way to clean them would be
Looks familiar.......it is a good cleaner, Bret. Thanks for your version!
Thanks! I tried to tag you in my post on the FBVC page, but I couldn't find you - did you leave the page? Just recommended to some people to check out your video for those before & after audio comparisons. Thanks for watching!
Great demo looks to be a good product
Thanks for the video - fascinating & helpful
shineonugrzydieman You're very welcome. :) Thanks for watching!
Excellent review & demo! I've been considering buying one of those off Amazon. Think I'll go for it! I've got probably 100 LPs & ~ sixty 45s That I've gotten from Goodwill & Savers. Most of them are quite dusty!
Glad you enjoyed the demo/review! Thanks for stopping by. The Spin Clean will work wonders on those thrift store finds. :) Cheers!
Bret Helm's Life On This Planet Blog It's been awhile, but just after that first posting, I bought one of these. Previously, I used an Audio-Technica brush-cleaner. While it worked OK, I redid many of my existing collection w/ the Spin Clean & found that they looked (& sounded!) even better! All thrift-store vinyl, at the time of the post (& everything since then) have been done only on the SC. Excellent product!
Thanks for the update! Great to hear that it worked well for you too. Cheers! - Bret
Hi Bret!
That was a very good demonstration video. Spin Clean seems to be pretty "reasonable priced" device for the job. I might even like to get one some day.
As far as I'm concerned the best way to really deep clean the 7" vinyl singles is to use the ultrasonic cleaner. I even made a video about it ("The Ultimate Way To Clean 7" Vinyl Singles?"). If you haven't check out that vidoe yet feel free to do so. :-D That cleaning method it the best way to do a job as far as I am concerned. About 280 seconds cleaning cycle per single is enough.
Stay clean and keep your vinyl clean too,
Jarkko / MyVinylBar
Jarkko, I've had your video in the queue for a couple of weeks now - been super busy, but am looking forward to checking out your system for cleaning 7"s. Thanks for watching! - Bret
Great video, thanks for sharing ! (Nice Joy Division T-shirt, too :-)
Nice video Bret. I found i got better results in drying the records by using micro fibre cloths. Of course, they're a little more expensive, but they do a fantastic job.
Thanks Anthony. The guy from Spin Clean offered me a nice tip about laying out some micro fibre cloths, and setting the records on them after letting the excess liquid drain off them.... then finishing them off with the Spin Clean cloths. Will be picking up some micro fibre cloths for sure. Thanks for watching.
Definetely agree.Micro fiber cloths they do a much better job than the ones come with Spin Clean.Also I must say that I just don't understand people complaining about this device, it's just perfect.Cleans great without causing static, improves the sound quality considerably, and kills most of the clicks/pops and costs only $80.Best investment I've ever made for my record collection.I don't need anymore cleaning fluids, anti-static sprays, velvet brushes etc. P.S. Great demonstration Bret, thank you.I bought mine after watching your video.
I always put clean records in new sleeves.
Same here. I am totally sold. Getting one now.
Excellent!
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
+Mike Palamuso Thank you!
wish o had found you a few tears ago...thanks for a great video
Do dishes, huh...not weird at all. Seriously though, great review. I have been looking at the spin clean for a while.
and?
Thank you for this video!
Great demo man so how do you clean the covers and inserts etc? Gracias! Love your videos!
Good vid! I will get me one of these!
Thanks Samuel!
The only thing I'd add here is a rinse cycle. Best way is to buy a $10 pump sprayer at your local mega-hardware store, fill it with distilled water and spray both sides after the spin clean. If you're queasy about getting the labels wet, use a label protector. I haven't used any cleaning system yet that doesn't add some surface noise if you don't do a rinse...
Great video and btw love you T shirt. Peace from a brother in England.
LOL - I don't know about 'meditative', but I do like this system and how it works. Thanks for the video and the tips.
Great Looking Shirt!!
This seems a hell of a lot smarter than Glue to me. Simple and to the point.
The Spin Clean Record Washer seems like a awesome product! I'm thinking about getting one! I have alot of records that need to bring bought back to life! I have one question though? Does the Spin Clean removes some of the skips completely? That would be great if it did the trick? So the record can play throughout the process without skipping having that nice contrast in the grooves.
cool4rocknroll If there is dust / debris causing the skips, then I reckon that will help - but if it's deep scratches, then I'm afraid cleaning won't remove the skips.
For skip repair, you can try replacing your needle with a used/old needle and spin the record slowly backwards manually at the point where the skips happens. Go over this area a few time but remember always spin it backwards to straighten out the grooves. This method worked for me in 90% of cases.
Funny. Those towels are actually laparotomy sponges used to pack inside the body cavity during open surgical procedures. I have a ton of them (sterile too) in my basement!
thank you! i was wondering what it was. 3d printer friends, hello...
why do you have open surgery equipment in your basement?
Alex James I'm just guessing but he probably is a doctor
And you have a ton of these in your basement...because?
One is collecting stamps another cuts people open in the basement.