Hey Melinda, you may have a new cleaning video already, but I just purchased the new HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaning machine a couple weeks back and it does an amazing job! Put new, used, any album in for 5 minutes of cleaning and 5 minutes for drying. You just have to pour the distilled water with the 2 to 3 drops added of the HumminGuru cleaning solution that you pay extra for each time you clean a record. The water drains each time so that the internal vacuum can do its job! Have washed 40 or so albums already, and I notice a huge difference in sound quality. Hope your move is nearly completed, love all your videos!❤❤
I would love to eventually have an ultrasonic cleaning machine. 🤗❤️ I'm so glad to hear about yours. It's good to know it works so well. Thank you and take care.
It's more valuable to have a known and trusted person demonstrating a product than watching a company-prepared video. Who knows what they have cut out of their videos? A record-cleaning product, like this one, the concept started in the 1970's with the Disc Washer system. Groove Washer has more than one-upped it. I used the Disc Washer system for years before I went upscale with an automated record cleaning system. There was a record store in my area which would clean every used record a person bought from them(even 45's) on a top Nitty Gritty. The records would look great, but when I got them home and played them, it sounded like the stylus was playing through a debris field. Sometimes I would have to clean the records up to 3 times to get rid of all the noise. After that happening a few times, I wouldn't let him clean records for me. He couldn't understand why. After wiping the dust off, usually one cleaning with the Record Washer would do the job! I always put the record on the TT to clean it(at the TT's lowest speed). The only records that I would clean on a flat counter top, placing the record on a towel, were 78's or really dirty records. A couple of drops of Dawn dishwashing detergent in a bowl of warm water, did the trick. Rinsing with clean water on a clean sponge, then wiping the record off with a clean towel finished it off. I usually only buy cleaner concentrate as I can provide my own distilled water, to save a bundle with all the many, many records I am always cleaning. I have been curious about the Pro-Ject RCM and it looks pretty good. I would have definitely bought one if I hadn't already bought my VPI HW-17 a few years before the Pro-Ject RCM came out. I am curious about the ultrasonic RCM's now. Who knows, now that you are doing record-cleaning videos, companies will send you their record cleaning products!
I do feel like I have a great cleaning system now with the GrooveWasher products and this vacuuming machine. Like you, I am curious about ultrasonic machines but not enough to spend the money at this time. I like my cleaning method and it's working very well for me. My machine is the Project machine. I received it as a Christmas present right before ultrasonic cleaners had affordable alternatives. Thank you and have a great day.
@@MelindaMurphy It was probably a scam, but I invested in a company last Fall which was coming out with a really affordable Ultrasonic cleaner. Their last excuse communication was back in April. We haven't heard anything since and have not received our machines. A company on Facebook advertises all these different projects and helps them get backers. This particular company has received several times the amount they were requesting. It seems that they took our money and ran! There are multiple sellers on eBay selling devices to turn a regular ultrasonic cleaning tub into and ultrasonic record cleaner. That is a cheap way of putting together an ultrasonic record cleaner!
You’re a regular old Martha Stewart of record cleaning. So timely! I just spent my Sunday cleaning a new batch in the good ‘ole spin clean. I do have to say, I don’t love it like you do and usually have a big stack before I force myself to get into it. Looking at investing in better options, you have provided some good info!
Thank you. I like Martha Stewart so I will take that as a compliment. 😀 I enjoy cleaning a few records at a time. I agree that it can be a drag to have a bunch of records to clean. Thank you and take care.
Cleaning records with melinda. These guys need to hire you to do a infomercial thy would make millions .great job love the Boston shirt have a blessed and wonderful and amazing day. 😊👍👍💯
I updated my lp cleaning with a Vevor ultrasonic cleaner that cost me $160 delivered. Ive cleaned about 150 lps and the improvements are outstanding. I preclean with tergitol or G2 and a brush. Then I place 2 lps in us tank with only distilled water for about 9 minutes at about 90 degrees. Then I vacuum each side about 4 or 5 turns and let dry in lp rack provided. Finally I give a light polish with a clean velvet brush and put the lp in a new inner sleeve. I mark the outer sleeve with a marker to show that the lp has been cleaned. Thanks Melinda.
Hello Melinda. For cleaning records I use a mixture of Triton X100, Isopropanol and water. I spray the mixture on the record and use the soft side of a Scotch-Brite/3M sponge and dry with a soft cloth. If there's IGD, I repeat the process and dry with a microfiber cloth (this one leaves pieces that will get stuck into the stylus, but eventually all will be gone and some can be removed with the carbon fiber brush). I've had wonderful results, but I'm willing to try other methods as well. Thanks for the video.
My Groove Washer products just arrived. They arrived super fast. Can't wait to use them. Thank you for the discount, Melinda. I also got a set of those coasters too. 😎
Please let me know your thoughts on the cleaning products. I'm also loving my coasters and using one for my coffee as I write this. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hey Melinda! Great video! I've read great things on the groove washer. I used the Vinyl Vac for 4 years, last year picked up a Vevor 6 liter Ultrasonic "Digital Pro" Machine, so now i vinyl vac for pre clean and Ultrasonic and then vinyl vac dry!! Mind boggling results!! Over kill? Yes, but man they sound amazing! Absolutely love your videos! Keep spinning!!!!
Sometimes, there are pops and clicks that are pressed into every record in a pressing. Back in the day, I would return a record for excessive pops only to find that the replacement had exactly the same pops and clicks in exactly the same place. During the late 70's and early 80's, this was not a rarity. And then there was warping especially as they reduced the vinyl thickness and shrink wrap would do a number on the thin vinyl while sealed.
I agree. Vinyl is an imperfect format. Pops and clicks are part of the territory. Warps on new records is a pet peeve of mine. The shrink wrap is too tight on some records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I have a Humming Guru and as my records have been in storage for several years they all need cleaning. As a method I have two baths, one I fill with distilled water and a single drop of Ilford Photoflow and put it on the full wash and dry cycle. I then use the second bath I fill with only distilled water and again put the record, that has just been through the photoflow wash cycle, through a full cycle again. A long winded method, but it works. The only downside is that you can only do about six records before it get too hot, well hotter than I would like.
Hi David! I saw your quick video this morning. Did you receive an email or anything from MoFi about Hotel California getting shipped? I am beyond excited for that One Step. Thank you and have a great night!
First I use a wet vacuum clean then into an ultrasonic cleaner, works great, I personally don't like pushing dirt into the grooves but prefer to vac it out, Good if your system works for you, I tried it and was never happy with the process or the sound after. I MUST get one of those record shaped towels :-) Love your enthusiasm for the hobby, it's addictive.
My little brother had that shirt! Enjoyed watching you clean. Microfiber brushes never worked for me. They seemed to make it worse. I got a Humminguru and that works fantastically.
For about 30 years I have used Glass Plus and a microfiber rag. My records all look like new and play like new so I guess there was no harm! No need to change now for sure.
that is a very kind and diplomatic reply. Most people interested in vinyl care would point out that the chemicals in glass cleaner attack the plasticizers in the vinyl, and should be avoided. I wouldn''t want someone seeking knowledge to think glass cleaner is generally accepted as the way to go. that it works to this one person's satisfaction is fine for them, but goes against conventional record care, and any known chemistry applied to record care. @@MelindaMurphy
I have a LE-BO Magnetic record cleaner that is just a velvet brush that I have had for decades actually and that I use to grab surface dust just before playing....I have used and been happy with my Spin Clean since about 2016. I am slowly making my way though my entire collection and I always clean brand new ones too. I'm going to check out their site and those coasters are too cool! Great video and take care!
This is so creative and I love videos like this because I love cleaning my vinyl records I definitely got to buy one of those especially the vinyl cleaner itself if anyone who is a vinyl collector should have something like this if you love protecting your records Melinda this is amazing I can watch this like 6 times in a row it's information and entertaining and interesting and inspiring at the same time the likes are definitely up on this video Melinda thanks 4 sharing the information vinyl collectors take advantage if you love protecting your vinyl records because I am have a blessed day and I be patient for the next video
I can remember in the 80's using windex and wiping them on whatever tee shirt I was wearing at the time. Looks like things have changed a bit!! Great video Melinda, as always!!
Haha! Things have changed. We are all much more careful now. Back then, I never thought of my records as collectors items the way I do now. It's nice to give those old records some TLC so that they will last for decades to come. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I enjoy cleaning records to I usually put a jazz album on, and I just relax and take my time cleaning. For me it's fun to see how it looks before you clean it they need cleaning and it looks brand new it's so fun😂. Great video
Great video! A few years ago you did a video on a DIY spinning disc to wash the record along with the vinyl vacuum. It took me a few times to get the hang of it but I still use that method. So a few months ago I bought a few 60’s vinyl records off an auction on Whatnot. I was shocked on how gross the records were! They didn’t even look that dirty! So now I wash every used LP I bring into my home. Thanks for these cleaners! I appreciate this info! You looked so beautiful today and I’m still jealous of your hair. Sending you and your family love and hugs, Deb ❤️🤗
The Vinyl Vac is an excellent product for the money and it does a great job. The GrooveWasher cleaning products are great too. Thank you for the kind words. 🤗♥️ Take care.
I usually purchase vinyl from AMAZON and occasionally DISCOGS so I emailed them to recommend a good cleaner and they shipped a Promo version of BIG FUDGE Cleaning System and found it superior to any other brand - I go back to the Stone Age of record collecting so I have many dirty records and there's nothing like a deep cleaned one blasting from speakers while I sit there so glad I didn't replace that dirty record with a $100 reissue-it only had 3 good songs -so again I thank you Melinda for informing us on the many aspects of record collecting - that T-Shirt is so cute on you!❤
I agree. There's nothing better than bringing a record back to life with a good cleaning and reaping the rewards on the turntable. Thank you for the compliment. 😀 Take care.
Hey Malinda, thanks for the recommendation, I tried another highly used product but it seemed like it didn’t get deep into the grooves and left a hazy film. I will give this product a shot.
Melinda is great again ! great and accurate !... just after clean, there is one more step, i suggest: coat with a diamond - will increase response of the sound during the play the record ....
I have the same vacuum cleaning machine and it works great. I put a mark on the record clamp with a black sharpie marker so I know how many revolutions it has gone. 👍
I like this . Many years ago, I thought methylated spirit was a good cleaner. Seems it actually damaged the vinyl, then I tried mild dish washing liquid, also no good as is sticky and makes the problem worse. I also tried the dust bug that was attached to the pick-up arm . That came off due to interference with playing. All the best to you from so far away, and because of the international date line, you are still yesterday to me.
This video did a good job of illustrating the space between beginner/on a budget, and your more Hugh end record cleaning. Personally, I bought an ultrasonic cleaner a couple years ago and I’ll never look back. Having said that, anything is better than nothing, so long as it’s a safe way of cleaning the records, find what works for your needs, space, and budget and you and your records will be fine.
Thank you. Cleaning records is therapeutic and the result is a good clean record that's going to sound even better than before. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
I have the Record Doctor machine and I love it. I find cleaning records very relaxing. Its loud though. I love your shirt btw. Have the first 2 albums first pressings. 😀
As a record collector/seller for the better part of fifty years I still clean my records the same way I've done for all these years: Just a spritz of Windex and a medical grade wipe. It's great for surface cleaning and removes fingerprints and light marks. I know some vinyl enthusiasts may cringe but we all have our own way of cleaning our vinyl. Some folks even go to the extreme of slathering wood glue on the surface! It sounds messy, time consuming, and expensive. At the end of the day whatever works for you. Thanks Melinda for this post. I'm sure it will be helpful to many.
I have a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine; had it since the early 90s. It still works. The GrooveWasher products look good, though. Thanks for alerting us to them. For pops and clicks, I have a SweetVinyl SC-1 Mini on order, which removes much, if not all, of the clicks and pops from scratches (it won't remove the scratches themselves, of course).
Love the shirt! Well I will say I’ve been cleaning records with a cleaning spray and the fiber brush for quite awhile. But the way you did was slightly different. It makes sense and now I feel a little stupid lol. Great demonstration MM! Have a good week!
Thank you! It sounds like you are doing a good job by taking the time to clean your records. Not everybody does that. Lol. I appreciate the encouragement and I always love hearing from you. Thank you and take care.
I've found that the equipment is the major component for cleaning my records. Have used several cleaners (this one yrs ago) they all are good products. Ingredients are similar. Still a good info video.
Great video. I have a Record Doctor for cleaning & vac and I’ve been pretty happy with it. It was a Christmas present from my hubby. I still use my spin clean though also so for really dirty records for an initial cleaning. I have not used the Groove washer product line, I’ll have to check it out based on your recommendation. Happy cleaning. 😃
Careful there Melinda, you were sounding like me in your explanation of why you like to clean records. :) ha ha! As I think I had mentioned to you before, I too find it therapeutic. Careful, people might start thinking there is something wrong with you. LOL! I see you finally got a vacuum RCM, well done! It looks like a Pro-Ject one from what I could tell, good choice! With the number of records you have, you needed one long ago! Part of the reason I got mine when I did was not only did I have over 200 records, but I developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from manual cleaning, so getting a vacuum RCM saved me from further injury. I also notice that you are using the machine correctly for the most part, good on you! For example, I noticed you do only one to two revolutions when vacuuming. That is perfect, you don't want to go more than that because you will put a huge static charge on the record! One to two revolutions is enough and just below the point of building a static charge. I'm the same way, after I vacuum I got around the edges and check with a microfiber lint free cloth. I personally have some reservations about the Groove Washer fluid. I don't like that they do not state what is in it. I don't think it is harmful in any way, but I suspect that at least the G3 fluid leaves behind residue. When you are finished with the Groove Washer fluid, let me know and I will recommend what I use that is the best on the market to date and I also know what is in it. (I got a tour of sorts in how it is made by the manufacture of it. I was shown everything but the measurements/ratios). I do not recommend homebrews! I experimented with a few of those. I also have tested several record cleaning fluids on the market during my study and most are NOT recommendable! When you run out of the "special water" from Groove Washer, distilled water is excellent and just as pure if not more so. Yes, ultrasonic is the ultimate in record cleaning, but whether it is required or not is up to you. When it comes to ultrasonic record cleaning machines and such, you need to be cautious there, just like with cleaning fluids. I know of only one machine currently, that I would be comfortable recommending. There is a duplicate machine on the market to it, but the transport system is all wrong. As for the rest of the ultrasonic machines out there, they are either too expensive or worse, not really ultrasonic machines at all or are of poor design.
Thank you foe the kind and helpful comments. I think I read on the manual or saw on a video not to do more that two rotations with the vacuum. 🤗 As far as the G3, it has a higher concentrate of the cleaning solvent In it and it does require a rinse so that any residue gets rinsed away. I don't know very much about ultrasonic machines but they are very popular and from what I hear work very well. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I don't think I have an adapter that came with the vacuum machine for 45's. I could probably use a regular adapter but I honestly haven't tried. Thank you and take care.
I have the groove washer and have a lot of issues getting excessive surface noise after using the G2 cleaning solution. I usually have to rinse with distilled water many times to get the solution off the vinyl. I tried cleaning my brushes more regularly and seems to help a bit, but I get really nervous cleaning brand new records because usually they more noisy after cleaning then they were before. I recently picked up the vinyl vac as well but my shop vac is too large to use with it, so ill have to pick up a smaller shop vac in the future.
I haven't had that experience. I have used G2 without rinsing on several new records with good results. I do use my vacuum machine. Perhaps the Vinyl Vac will help. Best wishes and I hope you find a good solution. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy I cleaned a few records today and am actually having better luck with brushing clock wise and counter clockwise. I was usually only brushing in one direction so maybe this is the trick haha
The vinyl vacuum machine is definitely on my wish list! But until then I'm pretty happy with my 'Spin Clean' discwasher. The yellow plastic basin really shows how much dirt is coming off those thrift store records. Dust on vinyl is just a fact of life! So on a daily basis I use my trusty velvet brush and a few drops of cleaning solution. Very helpful segment, Melinda. Thanks and take care.
I'm with you, I also use a Spin Clean washer with distilled water, cleaning solution and clean microfibers for drying. I like the results and inexpensive, mentally not ready for higher end stuff.
@@MelindaMurphyDo a comparison of a sink cleaning with dish soap and water another with your cleaning solution so if there is any difference. I use one of those paint pads that have the fine bristles to do the cleaning with the soap and water.
Great video I too find it therapeutic inwait til I have about …. 6+ new records and pull my okki nokki out and away we go. Based on some … most records they may only need 1 wet wash in my entire life time. Great video as always
This is true. In many cases it only takes one cleaning. Especially if you don't leave records out on the turntable after playing them. Thank you and take care.
I love their cleaning products. be sure and use the Melinda10 promo code so you save a little money. Let me know what you think. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
Cleaning records. I use a knosti and a throw away sponge + washingmachine detergent for wool. After the procedure i rinse it with tapwater using the showerhead, most water drips from the record. To dry i use soft toiletpaper with the record laying on a newspaper. Final step is a treatment with an anti-static brush. Endresult is good.
Very nice tutorial. Thank You. I have my parents collection of LPs from before vinyl when they were made from shellac. How would you suggest cleaning them? They are very fragile. Just an after thought, anyone remember the old commercials for record cleaners from ronco?
That's a good question. I may have to consult with the GrooveWasher team and ask them about cleaning 78's with their product. I wouldn't want to tell you the wrong answer. I do remember those old Ronco commercials. I also remember Slim Whitman album commercials while watching The Brady Bunch. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
Yet another testimonial for Groovewasher products...I really need to purchase their stuff and give it a try, everyone seems very happy with it. I also love how they patterned their onestep set up like the old Discwasher systems of the 70s and 80s. I would love to get a vacuum cleaner but they are so darn expensive. So are the ultrasonic ones. Maybe I will eventually save up for one, but my VinylStyl does it for me right now! Great demo! Take care! - TC
The GrooveWasher products are good stuff. I think they do a better job and it's so convenient. If you don't want to spend the money on a vacuum machine, check out the Vinyl Vac. It does a great job for a fraction of the cost. Thank you and take care.
I use the same Groovewasher fluid and pads for my albums. On the used albums that I buy, I first use the spin clean device to deep clean. Groovewashers stylus cleaner and brush are great, too.
This is the first time I make a comment to your channel.Regarding to vinyl vacuum cleaner machines is very important.If you have a lot of LP'S as a collector you should have a record cleaning machine.Brands like VPI;Project and Nitty Gritty are very good.I always clean my records before I use them.Thank You Melinda for this show.
Very awesome video Melinda! Thank you for the info. Love your Boston T Shirt. The other day was the anniversary of their debut album. I'm going to see Ann Wilson of Heart tonight with her solo band. You and family have a great day! 🥰
Oh wow! You are in for an amazing night. 😍 I can't believe how old this classic Boston album is. I still love it. Thank you for the kind words and have an amazing night. ♥️
@@MelindaMurphy Its not too bad! I can clean a record in about 3 minutes once I've got everything setup. I then give them a quick dry with a micro fiber towel and let them finish up in the dish drainer. I am amazed at the difference cleaning records can make!
I have one of those spin clean set ups from KnoxGear. Works pretty good. I put it to the test by cleaning some 45s that had been in a basement for several years. It cleaned them up very well. Ultimately I’d like to get an ultrasonic cleaner or a vacuum. I will check out some of the products though, see if I can use some with what I have.
These are a lot of great ways to clean records. The ultrasonic machines are intriguing to me too. I do think I am getting great results with what I have so I really don't need to spend extra money on a different machine. Thank you and take care. ♥️😀
Love the coasters. Bought some a couple years back in a record store. I also clean records routinely though typically not new purchases unless they are noisy or visibly dirty. And I dont see a concern with showing swag with disclosure…
By coincidence I just cleaned two new records on my project vacuum cleaner right before watching your video. As you say you definitely need to clean new records before first play even if they look clean at the very least it gets rid of the static charge which is a magnet for dust and of course if they come with the dreaded paper sleeve replace with an anti static sleeve. Give 'em a brush before each play play and you shouldn't need to vacuum or wet clean ever again. I can't say I actually enjoy the cleaning process though just a necessary pain in the butt ritual that needs to be done.
I usually just load up the dishwasher. Cleans them so good it even takes the label right off, only down side is it exposes a lot of scratches I didn't see until I cleaned even on new albums.
Hi Melinda , what turntable do you have? And cartridge? I think maybe it was a year ago or so you were looking at buying a new table. And, do you like what you have? I am considering a VPI Scoutmaster with a moving coil cartridge. Thanks for any input, blessings!
I apologize for the delayed response. I bought the Rega P8 with the Apheta 3 cartridge. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I hear great things about the VPI turntable. It and the Mobile Fidelity turntables were also under consideration. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these. Thank you and take care.
I have the same vacuum cleaner as well as a Humminguru Ultra Sonic cleaner. I actually like the routine of using the vacuum more because of the word you used: therapeutic. It is so much fun to chill with some wine, spin some records and have a cleaning session. The Humminguru works well, but it is a set-it-and-forget-it which is a great thing. But sometimes you just want to have a fun, immersive experience while listening to music.
Both have their positives. The ultrasonic machines are definitely convenient but I do enjoy this cleaning process with these products. Thank you and take care.
I'm not sure I'm with you on the "enjoy" part of cleaning records (it's kind of like a woodworker saying they enjoy sanding), but it's definitely a necessary part of being a vinyl enthusiast. Vinyl is not nearly as fragile as some people think, and can hold up to a lot, but it does get dirty, and when it's dirty it just sounds bad. People complain about the cracks and pops, but a good bit of the time it's just a dirty record. As for cleaning, I use ultrasonic, and it's hands down the best method I've ever used. But it's not the quickest. Or the quietest. Or the cheapest. There are lots of products and methods out there, as you demonstrate, and it's just important to make cleaning a regular part of your routine.
Great video! My last step; put my cleaned record into a new sleeve, not the same one it came out of. That's like taking a shower and then putting your dirty clothes back on. LOL
Very true. There's nothing worse than putting a freshly cleaned record into an old disintegrating paper sleeve. Well, there are things much worse but you know what I mean. Lol. 😀 Thank you and take care. I also want to thank you for the weekly funnies! You keep me laughing every week. Much appreciated! 🤗♥️
Thanks Melinda! I already use the G2 cleaning solution, but I need to restock. So I will use the discount code, for sure. And I will check out the other products. I do have a Kirmuss ultrasonic cleaner, so I want to look into groove washer’s ultrasonic solution because the Kirmuss solution is very expensive. Thanks again!!
Hi Melinda - Great video! I use a similar process, combining Groove Washer with a vac machine (Record Doctor). One thing I would change in your process - when cleaning really dirty records, do not have a dry clean at start/pre wet. This might form minute scratches. Stay with the wet process all the way through. Just my opinion. Best to you. DJ
I use two spin cleaners myself. One is the wash with cleaner and distilled water and the second one is the rinse with a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. I do about 10 records and change the water in both. You can tell the how dirty they are..
Hi Melinda, great video! Which cleaning machine do you have? I want to mention not to do no more than two revolutions while using the vacuum. You can introduce static on the surface when doing more revolutions.
@@MelindaMurphy I’ve heard they are good machines. I have the VPI 16.5 machine. I like you would love to have a degritter. If you clean the record before playing. You almost don’t need one? Take care my friend.
I love cleaning records and watching the transformation from dirty to shiny vinyl again! Great video looks like you've got the cleaning process down really well 👍🏻
Melinda, can I ask you a question? Have you ever thought about opening your own record store? You are so passionate about everything to do with it, you are friendly and welcoming, I am sure it would be a hit. MELINDA HALEN RECORDs. “Because Van Halen is your favorite band”. :) Love the channel, keep it going.
That would be awesome and I love the name. ♥️ I know too many record store owners and I am aware of how hard they work. I admire and respect them all but I don't think I want to do something like that at this point in my life. Thank you for the kind words.🤗♥️ I really appreciate it. Take care.
I have a carbon fiber brush I bought in 1984. Made by Oracle (the turntable company from Canada) it came with 40,000 carbon fiber bristles. I think it has lost maybe a 100 of them in the last 39 years. It does an excellent job of cleaning dust from the record. I always use it right as I'm cueing up an album.
Hey Melinda, you may have a new cleaning video already, but I just purchased the new HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaning machine a couple weeks back and it does an amazing job! Put new, used, any album in for 5 minutes of cleaning and 5 minutes for drying. You just have to pour the distilled water with the 2 to 3 drops added of the HumminGuru cleaning solution that you pay extra for each time you clean a record. The water drains each time so that the internal vacuum can do its job! Have washed 40 or so albums already, and I notice a huge difference in sound quality. Hope your move is nearly completed, love all your videos!❤❤
I would love to eventually have an ultrasonic cleaning machine. 🤗❤️ I'm so glad to hear about yours. It's good to know it works so well. Thank you and take care.
Unfortunately, we are still waiting on house renovations. We haven't made the move yet. 🤗
I like the tip of putting the clean side down on another cleaned record, not the already dirty surface where records are cleaned. Smart!
Thank you! ♥️🤗 Take care.
Big fan of Groove Washer products, too! I swear by them. Thanks for great video!
Yes, they are terrific. ♥️🤗 Thank you and have a great weekend.
Cleaning records is therapy to me.
Definitely! I love the before and after. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda! The first time you give sprays on the record (at 6:58) you put a ...heart on it! Magical!
Haha! I need to see that. You're the second person to say that. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
It's more valuable to have a known and trusted person demonstrating a product than watching a company-prepared video. Who knows what they have cut out of their videos?
A record-cleaning product, like this one, the concept started in the 1970's with the Disc Washer system. Groove Washer has more than one-upped it.
I used the Disc Washer system for years before I went upscale with an automated record cleaning system.
There was a record store in my area which would clean every used record a person bought from them(even 45's) on a top Nitty Gritty. The records would look great, but when I got them home and played them, it sounded like the stylus was playing through a debris field. Sometimes I would have to clean the records up to 3 times to get rid of all the noise. After that happening a few times, I wouldn't let him clean records for me. He couldn't understand why. After wiping the dust off, usually one cleaning with the Record Washer would do the job! I always put the record on the TT to clean it(at the TT's lowest speed). The only records that I would clean on a flat counter top, placing the record on a towel, were 78's or really dirty records. A couple of drops of Dawn dishwashing detergent in a bowl of warm water, did the trick. Rinsing with clean water on a clean sponge, then wiping the record off with a clean towel finished it off.
I usually only buy cleaner concentrate as I can provide my own distilled water, to save a bundle with all the many, many records I am always cleaning.
I have been curious about the Pro-Ject RCM and it looks pretty good. I would have definitely bought one if I hadn't already bought my VPI HW-17 a few years before the Pro-Ject RCM came out.
I am curious about the ultrasonic RCM's now. Who knows, now that you are doing record-cleaning videos, companies will send you their record cleaning products!
I do feel like I have a great cleaning system now with the GrooveWasher products and this vacuuming machine. Like you, I am curious about ultrasonic machines but not enough to spend the money at this time. I like my cleaning method and it's working very well for me. My machine is the Project machine. I received it as a Christmas present right before ultrasonic cleaners had affordable alternatives. Thank you and have a great day.
@@MelindaMurphy It was probably a scam, but I invested in a company last Fall which was coming out with a really affordable Ultrasonic cleaner. Their last excuse communication was back in April. We haven't heard anything since and have not received our machines. A company on Facebook advertises all these different projects and helps them get backers. This particular company has received several times the amount they were requesting. It seems that they took our money and ran!
There are multiple sellers on eBay selling devices to turn a regular ultrasonic cleaning tub into and ultrasonic record cleaner. That is a cheap way of putting together an ultrasonic record cleaner!
I have been using Groover Washer for a while and can't complain, agree with your assessment
I think they make a wonderful cleaning solution. I'm a happy customer. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
You make vacuuming records look easy.😊
It is very easy. 😀 Thank you!
You’re a regular old Martha Stewart of record cleaning. So timely! I just spent my Sunday cleaning a new batch in the good ‘ole spin clean. I do have to say, I don’t love it like you do and usually have a big stack before I force myself to get into it. Looking at investing in better options, you have provided some good info!
Thank you. I like Martha Stewart so I will take that as a compliment. 😀 I enjoy cleaning a few records at a time. I agree that it can be a drag to have a bunch of records to clean. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy absolutely a compliment!
Cleaning records with melinda. These guys need to hire you to do a infomercial thy would make millions .great job love the Boston shirt have a blessed and wonderful and amazing day. 😊👍👍💯
Wow, thank you! 😀Have a great day!
This WAS the infomercial..LOL
I updated my lp cleaning with a Vevor ultrasonic cleaner that cost me $160 delivered. Ive cleaned about 150 lps and the improvements are outstanding. I preclean with tergitol or G2 and a brush. Then I place 2 lps in us tank with only distilled water for about 9 minutes at about 90 degrees. Then I vacuum each side about 4 or 5 turns and let dry in lp rack provided. Finally I give a light polish with a clean velvet brush and put the lp in a new inner sleeve. I mark the outer sleeve with a marker to show that the lp has been cleaned. Thanks Melinda.
That's great. I hope to have an ultrasonic cleaning machine someday. I'm glad to hear about the improvements. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
Hello Melinda. For cleaning records I use a mixture of Triton X100, Isopropanol and water. I spray the mixture on the record and use the soft side of a Scotch-Brite/3M sponge and dry with a soft cloth. If there's IGD, I repeat the process and dry with a microfiber cloth (this one leaves pieces that will get stuck into the stylus, but eventually all will be gone and some can be removed with the carbon fiber brush). I've had wonderful results, but I'm willing to try other methods as well. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for sharing your cleaning method. It's so important to keep them clean so that they can last a very long time. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I use the Triton X100, 99.9% ISO and Distilled water mix too. Got enough Triton to make about 1,000 gallons of Discwasher D4 equivalent. LOL
I use a vacuum machine and the result is excellent.
That's great! I get wonderful results as well. 😀 Thank you and take care.
My Groove Washer products just arrived. They arrived super fast. Can't wait to use them. Thank you for the discount, Melinda. I also got a set of those coasters too. 😎
Please let me know your thoughts on the cleaning products. I'm also loving my coasters and using one for my coffee as I write this. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
Nothing like finding a record that a guy wants and knows it will clean up. Thanks!
You got that right! 🤗♥️Thank you and take care.
Hey Melinda! Great video! I've read great things on the groove washer. I used the Vinyl Vac for 4 years, last year picked up a Vevor 6 liter Ultrasonic "Digital Pro" Machine, so now i vinyl vac for pre clean and Ultrasonic and then vinyl vac dry!! Mind boggling results!! Over kill? Yes, but man they sound amazing! Absolutely love your videos! Keep spinning!!!!
It's not overkill if your records are sounding amazing after the process. Good for you! ♥️🤗
Sometimes, there are pops and clicks that are pressed into every record in a pressing. Back in the day, I would return a record for excessive pops only to find that the replacement had exactly the same pops and clicks in exactly the same place. During the late 70's and early 80's, this was not a rarity. And then there was warping especially as they reduced the vinyl thickness and shrink wrap would do a number on the thin vinyl while sealed.
I agree. Vinyl is an imperfect format. Pops and clicks are part of the territory. Warps on new records is a pet peeve of mine. The shrink wrap is too tight on some records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
The 30th anniversary, The Nightmare Before Christmas, records I just bought are like that. I seen other people complaining about it also.
I have a Humming Guru and as my records have been in storage for several years they all need cleaning. As a method I have two baths, one I fill with distilled water and a single drop of Ilford Photoflow and put it on the full wash and dry cycle. I then use the second bath I fill with only distilled water and again put the record, that has just been through the photoflow wash cycle, through a full cycle again. A long winded method, but it works. The only downside is that you can only do about six records before it get too hot, well hotter than I would like.
I have heard great things about the Humming Guru. Thanks for sharing. 🤗♥️
Thanks for letting us in your kitchen! After I clean records, I feel like I need therapy! 😊
Hi David! I saw your quick video this morning. Did you receive an email or anything from MoFi about Hotel California getting shipped? I am beyond excited for that One Step. Thank you and have a great night!
@@MelindaMurphy yes I got a UPS tracker from Music Direct this afternoon!
First I use a wet vacuum clean then into an ultrasonic cleaner, works great, I personally don't like pushing dirt into the grooves but prefer to vac it out, Good if your system works for you, I tried it and was never happy with the process or the sound after.
I MUST get one of those record shaped towels :-)
Love your enthusiasm for the hobby, it's addictive.
Thank you! I also like using the vacuum to get the grooves clean. Maybe someday I can get an ultrasonic cleaner. Have a great weekend. ♥️🤗
My little brother had that shirt! Enjoyed watching you clean. Microfiber brushes never worked for me. They seemed to make it worse. I got a Humminguru and that works fantastically.
I have heard great things about the Humminguru. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
great tips on how to clean your vinyl items. 👍enjoyed the video beautiful melinda
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗 Take care.
Best episode ever!!! Thanks M
Wow! Thank you! 🤗♥️
For about 30 years I have used Glass Plus and a microfiber rag. My records all look like new and play like new so I guess there was no harm! No need to change now for sure.
If that's been your lifelong method and it hasn't hurt your records then who am I to argue? Thank you for stopping by. ♥️🤗
that is a very kind and diplomatic reply. Most people interested in vinyl care would point out that the chemicals in glass cleaner attack the plasticizers in the vinyl, and should be avoided.
I wouldn''t want someone seeking knowledge to think glass cleaner is generally accepted as the way to go. that it works to this one person's satisfaction is fine for them, but goes against conventional record care, and any known chemistry applied to record care. @@MelindaMurphy
I have a LE-BO Magnetic record cleaner that is just a velvet brush that I have had for decades actually and that I use to grab surface dust just before playing....I have used and been happy with my Spin Clean since about 2016. I am slowly making my way though my entire collection and I always clean brand new ones too. I'm going to check out their site and those coasters are too cool! Great video and take care!
I love the coasters too. 😀 Thank you and take care.
Melinda thank you for this video. Excellent information and advice. Thank you.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the encouragement! 😀
The spray made hearts on the record. Nice!
Lol. I didn't even notice that. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
This is so creative and I love videos like this because I love cleaning my vinyl records I definitely got to buy one of those especially the vinyl cleaner itself if anyone who is a vinyl collector should have something like this if you love protecting your records Melinda this is amazing I can watch this like 6 times in a row it's information and entertaining and interesting and inspiring at the same time the likes are definitely up on this video Melinda thanks 4 sharing the information vinyl collectors take advantage if you love protecting your vinyl records because I am have a blessed day and I be patient for the next video
I agree. We should all clean our records and this is as easy as it gets. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
I can remember in the 80's using windex and wiping them on whatever tee shirt I was wearing at the time. Looks like things have changed a bit!! Great video Melinda, as always!!
Haha! Things have changed. We are all much more careful now. Back then, I never thought of my records as collectors items the way I do now. It's nice to give those old records some TLC so that they will last for decades to come. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Melinda, Thank you for the shout-out!
You are so welcome! ♥️
I enjoy cleaning records to I usually put a jazz album on, and I just relax and take my time cleaning. For me it's fun to see how it looks before you clean it they need cleaning and it looks brand new it's so fun😂. Great video
I agree. The transformation from dirty to clean and beautiful is therapeutic. ♥️
This was a very goood video and when cleaning records .. good to have the tv one as well watching The Price of Right lol
Haha! Great point! I like listening to records or watching RUclips videos as well. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great video! A few years ago you did a video on a DIY spinning disc to wash the record along with the vinyl vacuum. It took me a few times to get the hang of it but I still use that method.
So a few months ago I bought a few 60’s vinyl records off an auction on Whatnot. I was shocked on how gross the records were! They didn’t even look that dirty! So now I wash every used LP I bring into my home.
Thanks for these cleaners! I appreciate this info!
You looked so beautiful today and I’m still jealous of your hair.
Sending you and your family love and hugs,
Deb ❤️🤗
The Vinyl Vac is an excellent product for the money and it does a great job. The GrooveWasher cleaning products are great too.
Thank you for the kind words. 🤗♥️ Take care.
Great tips Melinda, Thanks for sharing!!!!
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
Thank you for the demo and info 👏🏼👍🏼🏴🇬🇧
Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
@@MelindaMurphy You’re welcome 🏴🇬🇧
Great work Melinda. I’m still using groove washer for my really dirty ones, love it. … then the hummingguru after
Thank you Jason. I have heard a lot of great things about the humminguru. Thank you and have a great day.
I just found your channel and looking forward to learning and possibly collecting. I have a few records but who knows, things might change. 💜 thanks.
Welcome! ♥️🤗 I hope listening to vinyl will bring you a lot of happiness. Best wishes to you. Take care.
I will have to look into that vacuum attachment.
It's called the Vinyl Vac. It's very affordable. Thank you and take care.
I use the Big Fudge Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit with great success!
I occasionally pick up Big Fudge inner record sleeves and like them. 🤗♥️
An excellent video, thank you for explaining your method of cleaning.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
Excellent video Melinda! So useful…thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🤗♥️
Thanks for the video Melinda! I appreciate the demo. I've always wondered how these products were applied.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
I usually purchase vinyl from AMAZON and occasionally DISCOGS so I emailed them to recommend a good cleaner and they shipped a Promo version of BIG FUDGE Cleaning System and found it superior to any other brand - I go back to the Stone Age of record collecting so I have many dirty records and there's nothing like a deep cleaned one blasting from speakers while I sit there so glad I didn't replace that dirty record with a $100 reissue-it only had 3 good songs -so again I thank you Melinda for informing us on the many aspects of record collecting - that T-Shirt is so cute on you!❤
I agree. There's nothing better than bringing a record back to life with a good cleaning and reaping the rewards on the turntable. Thank you for the compliment. 😀 Take care.
Hey Malinda, thanks for the recommendation, I tried another highly used product but it seemed like it didn’t get deep into the grooves and left a hazy film. I will give this product a shot.
There's no hazy film on my records from GrooveWasher. 😀 Please let me know what you think once you tried it. Thank you and take care.
This was good... Congrats Melinda
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
Melinda is great again !
great and accurate !...
just after clean, there is one more step, i suggest: coat with a diamond - will increase response of the sound during the play the record ....
Thank you so much! Have a great evening!
Thank you for posting.
Thank you so much! 🤗♥️
I have the same vacuum cleaning machine and it works great. I put a mark on the record clamp with a black sharpie marker so I know how many revolutions it has gone. 👍
That's a great tip! 🤗 Thank you and take care.
I like this . Many years ago, I thought methylated spirit was a good cleaner. Seems it actually damaged the vinyl, then I tried mild dish washing liquid, also no good as is sticky and makes the problem worse.
I also tried the dust bug that was attached to the pick-up arm . That came off due to interference with playing.
All the best to you from so far away, and because of the international date line, you are still yesterday to me.
These products are very safe and easy. They get the job done and will not harm the records. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
This video did a good job of illustrating the space between beginner/on a budget, and your more Hugh end record cleaning. Personally, I bought an ultrasonic cleaner a couple years ago and I’ll never look back. Having said that, anything is better than nothing, so long as it’s a safe way of cleaning the records, find what works for your needs, space, and budget and you and your records will be fine.
I agree. We all just need to clean our records and we have several options. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Great video. I'm also a fan of discwasher.
Thank you. Cleaning records is therapeutic and the result is a good clean record that's going to sound even better than before. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
Very useful video for us with plenty of vinyl.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
I have the Record Doctor machine and I love it. I find cleaning records very relaxing. Its loud though. I love your shirt btw. Have the first 2 albums first pressings. 😀
Yes, vacuum cleaning is a noisy process and very rewarding.
It's hard to beat Boston's first two albums. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
As a record collector/seller for the better part of fifty years I still clean my records the same way I've done for all these years: Just a spritz of Windex and a medical grade wipe. It's great for surface cleaning and removes fingerprints and light marks. I know some vinyl enthusiasts may cringe but we all have our own way of cleaning our vinyl. Some folks even go to the extreme of slathering wood glue on the surface! It sounds messy, time consuming, and expensive. At the end of the day whatever works for you. Thanks Melinda for this post. I'm sure it will be helpful to many.
The main point of my video is to stress the importance of cleaning our records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
I have a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine; had it since the early 90s. It still works. The GrooveWasher products look good, though. Thanks for alerting us to them. For pops and clicks, I have a SweetVinyl SC-1 Mini on order, which removes much, if not all, of the clicks and pops from scratches (it won't remove the scratches themselves, of course).
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗 Take care.
Great episode, i use a similar product here in the UK called vinyl shinyl this is also in 2 strengths and you get 2 microfiber cloths in too.
I haven't heard of that product. I like the name. 😀 Thank you and take care.
Love the shirt! Well I will say I’ve been cleaning records with a cleaning spray and the fiber brush for quite awhile. But the way you did was slightly different. It makes sense and now I feel a little stupid lol. Great demonstration MM! Have a good week!
Thank you! It sounds like you are doing a good job by taking the time to clean your records. Not everybody does that. Lol. I appreciate the encouragement and I always love hearing from you. Thank you and take care.
I'm going to try this product. I have a product called disc cleaner D2. Must try and compare. Thank you Melinda. Now I another solution to try.
Hey Mike! Let me know what you think of it. I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner so I will be curious to hear your thoughts. Thank you and take care.
I've found that the equipment is the major component for cleaning my records. Have used several cleaners (this one yrs ago) they all are good products. Ingredients are similar. Still a good info video.
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
I have a spin clean and a Okki Nokki cleaner love them both and they definitely get the job done great video on cleaning vinyl
That's awesome! Thank you very much! 🤗♥️
Great video. I have a Record Doctor for cleaning & vac and I’ve been pretty happy with it. It was a Christmas present from my hubby. I still use my spin clean though also so for really dirty records for an initial cleaning. I have not used the Groove washer product line, I’ll have to check it out based on your recommendation. Happy cleaning. 😃
Hi Cindy! Our husbands give great gifts. I hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you and take care.
Careful there Melinda, you were sounding like me in your explanation of why you like to clean records. :) ha ha! As I think I had mentioned to you before, I too find it therapeutic. Careful, people might start thinking there is something wrong with you. LOL!
I see you finally got a vacuum RCM, well done! It looks like a Pro-Ject one from what I could tell, good choice! With the number of records you have, you needed one long ago! Part of the reason I got mine when I did was not only did I have over 200 records, but I developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from manual cleaning, so getting a vacuum RCM saved me from further injury.
I also notice that you are using the machine correctly for the most part, good on you! For example, I noticed you do only one to two revolutions when vacuuming. That is perfect, you don't want to go more than that because you will put a huge static charge on the record! One to two revolutions is enough and just below the point of building a static charge. I'm the same way, after I vacuum I got around the edges and check with a microfiber lint free cloth.
I personally have some reservations about the Groove Washer fluid. I don't like that they do not state what is in it. I don't think it is harmful in any way, but I suspect that at least the G3 fluid leaves behind residue. When you are finished with the Groove Washer fluid, let me know and I will recommend what I use that is the best on the market to date and I also know what is in it. (I got a tour of sorts in how it is made by the manufacture of it. I was shown everything but the measurements/ratios).
I do not recommend homebrews! I experimented with a few of those. I also have tested several record cleaning fluids on the market during my study and most are NOT recommendable!
When you run out of the "special water" from Groove Washer, distilled water is excellent and just as pure if not more so.
Yes, ultrasonic is the ultimate in record cleaning, but whether it is required or not is up to you. When it comes to ultrasonic record cleaning machines and such, you need to be cautious there, just like with cleaning fluids. I know of only one machine currently, that I would be comfortable recommending. There is a duplicate machine on the market to it, but the transport system is all wrong. As for the rest of the ultrasonic machines out there, they are either too expensive or worse, not really ultrasonic machines at all or are of poor design.
Thank you foe the kind and helpful comments. I think I read on the manual or saw on a video not to do more that two rotations with the vacuum. 🤗
As far as the G3, it has a higher concentrate of the cleaning solvent In it and it does require a rinse so that any residue gets rinsed away.
I don't know very much about ultrasonic machines but they are very popular and from what I hear work very well. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
The results look amazing Melinda. Is there any special adapters that come with the vacuum for 45's or 78's??
I don't think I have an adapter that came with the vacuum machine for 45's. I could probably use a regular adapter but I honestly haven't tried. Thank you and take care.
Awesome 👏
Thanks 🤗
I have the groove washer and have a lot of issues getting excessive surface noise after using the G2 cleaning solution. I usually have to rinse with distilled water many times to get the solution off the vinyl. I tried cleaning my brushes more regularly and seems to help a bit, but I get really nervous cleaning brand new records because usually they more noisy after cleaning then they were before. I recently picked up the vinyl vac as well but my shop vac is too large to use with it, so ill have to pick up a smaller shop vac in the future.
I haven't had that experience. I have used G2 without rinsing on several new records with good results. I do use my vacuum machine. Perhaps the Vinyl Vac will help. Best wishes and I hope you find a good solution. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy I cleaned a few records today and am actually having better luck with brushing clock wise and counter clockwise. I was usually only brushing in one direction so maybe this is the trick haha
Love the shirt!❤
Thank you very much! ♥️🤗
The vinyl vacuum machine is definitely on my wish list! But until then I'm pretty happy with my 'Spin Clean' discwasher. The yellow plastic basin really shows how much dirt is coming off those thrift store records. Dust on vinyl is just a fact of life! So on a daily basis I use my trusty velvet brush and a few drops of cleaning solution. Very helpful segment, Melinda. Thanks and take care.
It sounds like you are doing things right. It's pretty shocking to see just how dirty those records are. 🫢 lol. Thank you and take care.
I'm with you, I also use a Spin Clean washer with distilled water, cleaning solution and clean microfibers for drying. I like the results and inexpensive, mentally not ready for higher end stuff.
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@@MelindaMurphyDo a comparison of a sink cleaning with dish soap and water another with your cleaning solution so if there is any difference. I use one of those paint pads that have the fine bristles to do the cleaning with the soap and water.
Thanks for another great vid. You biting on the new White Stripes 1 step?
Yes! I'm pretty excited about that UHQR. It should be great. ♥️🤗 Thank you!
Great video I too find it therapeutic inwait til I have about …. 6+ new records and pull my okki nokki out and away we go. Based on some … most records they may only need 1 wet wash in my entire life time. Great video as always
This is true. In many cases it only takes one cleaning. Especially if you don't leave records out on the turntable after playing them. Thank you and take care.
Great video I will try that g2. Great shirt also.
I love their cleaning products. be sure and use the Melinda10 promo code so you save a little money. Let me know what you think. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
Cleaning records. I use a knosti and a throw away sponge + washingmachine detergent for wool. After the procedure i rinse it with tapwater using the showerhead, most water drips from the record. To dry i use soft toiletpaper with the record laying on a newspaper. Final step is a treatment with an anti-static brush. Endresult is good.
Very nice tutorial. Thank You.
I have my parents collection of LPs from before vinyl when they were made from shellac.
How would you suggest cleaning them? They are very fragile.
Just an after thought, anyone remember the old commercials for record cleaners from ronco?
That's a good question. I may have to consult with the GrooveWasher team and ask them about cleaning 78's with their product. I wouldn't want to tell you the wrong answer.
I do remember those old Ronco commercials. I also remember Slim Whitman album commercials while watching The Brady Bunch. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
Yet another testimonial for Groovewasher products...I really need to purchase their stuff and give it a try, everyone seems very happy with it. I also love how they patterned their onestep set up like the old Discwasher systems of the 70s and 80s. I would love to get a vacuum cleaner but they are so darn expensive. So are the ultrasonic ones. Maybe I will eventually save up for one, but my VinylStyl does it for me right now! Great demo! Take care! - TC
The GrooveWasher products are good stuff. I think they do a better job and it's so convenient.
If you don't want to spend the money on a vacuum machine, check out the Vinyl Vac. It does a great job for a fraction of the cost. Thank you and take care.
Thanks for the advice. 😊
Thank you! Have a great day! 🤗♥️
Hello again Melinda
Informative video and I just wonder, can I buy this product here in Sweden? Take care....
That's a great question. Let me ask the makers of the product to find out. Thank you. 😀
I use the same Groovewasher fluid and pads for my albums.
On the used albums that I buy, I first use the spin clean device to deep clean. Groovewashers stylus cleaner and brush are great, too.
I agree! I am really impressed. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
This is the first time I make a comment to your channel.Regarding to vinyl vacuum cleaner machines is very important.If you have a lot of LP'S as a collector you should have a record cleaning machine.Brands like VPI;Project and Nitty Gritty are very good.I always clean my records before I use them.Thank You Melinda for this show.
Thanks for the tips! Take care. 🤗♥️
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Very awesome video Melinda! Thank you for the info. Love your Boston T Shirt. The other day was the anniversary of their debut album. I'm going to see Ann Wilson of Heart tonight with her solo band. You and family have a great day! 🥰
Oh wow! You are in for an amazing night. 😍 I can't believe how old this classic Boston album is. I still love it. Thank you for the kind words and have an amazing night. ♥️
@@MelindaMurphy You're welcome and thank you. 🥰
Are use a spin clean on my vinyl, and it seems to do a pretty good job. It’s definitely much more of in manual process, but it seem to do the trick.
The manual process is time consuming but it does the trick. 😀 Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy Its not too bad! I can clean a record in about 3 minutes once I've got everything setup. I then give them a quick dry with a micro fiber towel and let them finish up in the dish drainer. I am amazed at the difference cleaning records can make!
I have one of those spin clean set ups from KnoxGear. Works pretty good. I put it to the test by cleaning some 45s that had been in a basement for several years. It cleaned them up very well. Ultimately I’d like to get an ultrasonic cleaner or a vacuum. I will check out some of the products though, see if I can use some with what I have.
These are a lot of great ways to clean records. The ultrasonic machines are intriguing to me too. I do think I am getting great results with what I have so I really don't need to spend extra money on a different machine. Thank you and take care. ♥️😀
Great video
Thank you! 🤗♥️
another great video my friend
Thank you Curtis! ♥️🤗
Love the coasters. Bought some a couple years back in a record store. I also clean records routinely though typically not new purchases unless they are noisy or visibly dirty. And I dont see a concern with showing swag with disclosure…
Thank you very much! I do love the coasters. 😍 Take care.
By coincidence I just cleaned two new records on my project vacuum cleaner right before watching your video.
As you say you definitely need to clean new records before first play even if they look clean at the very least it gets rid of the static charge which is a magnet for dust and of course if they come with the dreaded paper sleeve replace with an anti static sleeve. Give 'em a brush before each play play and you shouldn't need to vacuum or wet clean ever again.
I can't say I actually enjoy the cleaning process though just a necessary pain in the butt ritual that needs to be done.
Lol. I like cleaning records in small quantities. 😀 It sounds like you know exactly what you're doing. Well said! Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
I usually just load up the dishwasher. Cleans them so good it even takes the label right off, only down side is it exposes a lot of scratches I didn't see until I cleaned even on new albums.
😄😄😄 Thank you for watching. Take care.
I'm currently looking at pictures of the UK actress Linda Hayden. Everything seems good in the world. Even RUclips advertising. Thanks Belinda.
Thank you! Take care.
Thanks for a great vid Melinda! What is the make and model number of the vac machine?
It's a Project VC- S2. 🤗
@@MelindaMurphy That's the one I'm strongly considering buying. How do you rate it from 1 to 10?
Hi Melinda , what turntable do you have? And cartridge? I think maybe it was a year ago or so you were looking at buying a new table. And, do you like what you have? I am considering a VPI Scoutmaster with a moving coil cartridge. Thanks for any input, blessings!
I apologize for the delayed response. I bought the Rega P8 with the Apheta 3 cartridge. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I hear great things about the VPI turntable. It and the Mobile Fidelity turntables were also under consideration. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these. Thank you and take care.
I have the same vacuum cleaner as well as a Humminguru Ultra Sonic cleaner. I actually like the routine of using the vacuum more because of the word you used: therapeutic. It is so much fun to chill with some wine, spin some records and have a cleaning session. The Humminguru works well, but it is a set-it-and-forget-it which is a great thing. But sometimes you just want to have a fun, immersive experience while listening to music.
Both have their positives. The ultrasonic machines are definitely convenient but I do enjoy this cleaning process with these products. Thank you and take care.
Microfiber cloths are awesome, I have lots of different colours because I can never remember which one i used to clean and which is dry!
Lol. Using different colors helps. 😄 Thank you and take care.
I'm not sure I'm with you on the "enjoy" part of cleaning records (it's kind of like a woodworker saying they enjoy sanding), but it's definitely a necessary part of being a vinyl enthusiast. Vinyl is not nearly as fragile as some people think, and can hold up to a lot, but it does get dirty, and when it's dirty it just sounds bad. People complain about the cracks and pops, but a good bit of the time it's just a dirty record. As for cleaning, I use ultrasonic, and it's hands down the best method I've ever used. But it's not the quickest. Or the quietest. Or the cheapest. There are lots of products and methods out there, as you demonstrate, and it's just important to make cleaning a regular part of your routine.
I agree. The most important thing to take away from this is to clean our records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
Great video! My last step; put my cleaned record into a new sleeve, not the same one it came out of. That's like taking a shower and then putting your dirty clothes back on. LOL
Very true. There's nothing worse than putting a freshly cleaned record into an old disintegrating paper sleeve. Well, there are things much worse but you know what I mean. Lol. 😀 Thank you and take care. I also want to thank you for the weekly funnies! You keep me laughing every week. Much appreciated! 🤗♥️
Thanks Melinda! I already use the G2 cleaning solution, but I need to restock. So I will use the discount code, for sure. And I will check out the other products. I do have a Kirmuss ultrasonic cleaner, so I want to look into groove washer’s ultrasonic solution because the Kirmuss solution is very expensive. Thanks again!!
Thank you! Have a great day!
Hi Melinda - Great video! I use a similar process, combining Groove Washer with a vac machine (Record Doctor). One thing I would change in your process - when cleaning really dirty records, do not have a dry clean at start/pre wet. This might form minute scratches. Stay with the wet process all the way through. Just my opinion. Best to you. DJ
Thank you for the tip. 🤗♥️ Take care.
I use two spin cleaners myself. One is the wash with cleaner and distilled water and the second one is the rinse with a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. I do about 10 records and change the water in both. You can tell the how dirty they are..
Yes, I'm sure the water is pretty shocking after the cleaning. 😄 Thank you and take care.
Hi Melinda, great video! Which cleaning machine do you have? I want to mention not to do no more than two revolutions while using the vacuum. You can introduce static on the surface when doing more revolutions.
I agree. I try to stick with two revolutions. My machine is a Project brand vacuum machine. Thank you and take care.
@@MelindaMurphy I’ve heard they are good machines. I have the VPI 16.5 machine. I like you would love to have a degritter. If you clean the record before playing. You almost don’t need one? Take care my friend.
I love cleaning records and watching the transformation from dirty to shiny vinyl again! Great video looks like you've got the cleaning process down really well 👍🏻
I agree. It's great to see an old record get revitalized. ♥️🤗 I love bringing records back to life. Thank you and take care.
Right on
Thank you! 😀
Melinda, can I ask you a question? Have you ever thought about opening your own record store? You are so passionate about everything to do with it, you are friendly and welcoming, I am sure it would be a hit. MELINDA HALEN RECORDs. “Because Van Halen is your favorite band”. :)
Love the channel, keep it going.
That would be awesome and I love the name. ♥️ I know too many record store owners and I am aware of how hard they work. I admire and respect them all but I don't think I want to do something like that at this point in my life. Thank you for the kind words.🤗♥️ I really appreciate it. Take care.
I have a carbon fiber brush I bought in 1984. Made by Oracle (the turntable company from Canada) it came with 40,000 carbon fiber bristles. I think it has lost maybe a 100 of them in the last 39 years. It does an excellent job of cleaning dust from the record. I always use it right as I'm cueing up an album.
That's wonderful. It's crazy how well it has held up all of these years. 😀 Thank you and take care.