I also use this similar procedure to clean my vinyl records,first i wash it with water ,than apply soap and use a toothbrush etc etc etc.. Sometimes i do the proces 2 or 3 times....and it works. I also bought a Vinyl record label protector ( Amazone for Usd 14 ) ,... so the labels dont get wet. Thank you for sharing this video..Greetings from Suriname,South America.
I've just ordered myself one of the Vinyl Record protectors for my cleaning methods which like most of us guys on here are really some kind of geeks 😄😄but hey .. as long as we're enjoying what we're doing what is wrong with trying to save our friends out there some cash which is what we need to buy more of those second hand records that once we've given them a good clean is a bonus.. If not try something else which can help each other out for the fun of it.. which is what life is all about.
You mentioned Dawn dishwashing liquid which is a good choice as it contains sodium lauryl sulfate (sls), a very strong surfactant, that reduces the liquid's surface tension, enabling it to penetrate deep into the groove to clean the record. No matter what solution you use, if it contains sls or any other surfactant, you should be good to go. For what it's worth, I use shampoo with lukewarm water and a toothbrush, brushing with the grooves after which I rinse thoroughly using the toothbrush in the same fashion. So far, nothing has melted or disintegrated, but then again, this is only my experience. :))
It would be a great deal better were you to use a record brush first of all to clean the surface debris from the record before applying any wet solution. Proper rinsing is essential and I would suggest using your shower if possible and blasting the record at full power. Don't worry if the labels get wet as they won't get damaged as long as they are simply dabbed dry.
Not sure about the hairdryer bit but otherwise fine. You use a very similar cleaning solution to me. I wouldn't put the clean disc back into an old sleeve- a bit like wearing dirty socks!🤣
Watching this video has made me realise that not everyone is stupid about cleaning vinyl records... I've been using the Retro/ Music Spin Cleaner for the last 3 years but will say that you can get away with cleaning the vinyl records anyway you feel comfortable as long as you don't press to hard just like you are doing .
I have been collecting records since i was about 8 years old got my first singles and collected ever since i remember a DJ Record shop opened in my town selling DJ stuff he always had a box of ex DJ records forsale i went in one day and found 3 singles i wanted only being a school kid the man gave me all 3 for 20p the records were slightly dusty and i was blowing the dust off .. he said when you go home get your mum to give you washing up liquid and lukewarm water.. you only need a little washing up liquid and clean them with that he gave me a record cleaning cloth and said dry them with that & i did the records were dust free and static free and looked really shiny like a new records iv always cleaned my records with that method iv had special cleaning stuff before from HMV the record collector etc some of the stuff actually left a residue on the record not with the washing up liquid though nothing .. i also use a Ultra-Fine Soft Bristle Anti-Static LP/Record Cleaning Brush before & after i play the record .. i house my records in pro white carded sleeves housed at the back of the album / single cover and then placed in a clear plastic record sleeve i have records from the very early 80s i even have the first single i ever got my self from 1980 and iv cleaned that a few times with the method above and it plays just like it did in 1980 well as good as a single gets i much prefer maxi singles no damage nothing i like the fact you have your own way but i will stick to the cleaning i have always done test the washing up liquid on clear glass there is never any residue left but with some cleaners iv got there was obviously you have got to be gentle and go in circular motion follow the grooves dry with a soft record cloth and away you go ..by the way i am a fussy person if the pro stuff worked i would by it iv also had one of them record cleaner things god it would bore the tits off you all that peeing about when you can get better results the way iv just said ..
@@Jdsofar 20 pence the cost me 20 pounds as you say is nothing to me love i buy loads and loads of records some costing 100s of pounds anyway monster i will leave you haunt a house ok freak
Its your records so you can clean it however you want to but i would suggest buy a hand held microscope to make shure your not damaging or scratching you lps .
I have used LA's Totally Awesome cleaner for years and my vinyl still sounds better than the day it was new. Yup that's right vinyl has not melted into a black heap..... Go figure.
Ill be honest I have moved on to a spinclean. It was pretty cheap and certainly makes the job easier, but actually not any better. Just makes it quicker to clean ten records in a row
If you're in the UK go to any cheaper chemist like savers etc and it's called 'makeup brush cleaner' just check the ingredients and if it says it's IPA you're good 👍
What about blutac? Roll it into a fat sausage shape, then place your vinyl on a table with a towel beneath, and roll the blutac around the record in the direction of the grooves, applying even pressure. Then wipe over with alcohol water solution. Job done!
With that method you have done nothing other than taken some of the dust and dirt off the surface of the record. You have not got anywhere near the bottom of the groove to clean properly.
@@hermanmunster3358 Blutac contains an oily residue. Therefore, by automatic decree, that's the last substance that you want to add to the dirt. However, you say you're taking it off with alco/water mix. OK, fine. But, I'm not entirely certain the blutac reaches the bottom of the groove. I used blutac in the 1970's. Today, things have moved on somewhat and a great deal more sophisticated, hence, why we have the Degritter Mk2 and the HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaners which are a whole other world entirely. Ofcourse, they're not within everyone's budget, but I'd avoid anything with oil deposits or these sticky rollers, too.
Apropos of nothing: the wee glass dish is a ramekin. A carafe is the tall glass container for wine: broad at the bottom, narrows towards the top and flares out at the top. Sorry for being that guy.
Using a toothbrush and a paintbrush is the biggest issue I’d have with your approach, not so much the homemade “solution”. Using small brushes is great if you want to go groove by groove. But it’s a piece of plastic, not a museum piece. Get two automobile dent remover suction cups, and a paint pad from a hardware store. You’ll be able to cover more surface in less time. Your method, if one has a batch of records to clean, would be much too time consuming to be practical.
I'm in the UK to buddy, just as above. I actually recently bought a SpinClean which is very good if you want to shell out about £40. To be honest, it's well worth it.
I have a very similar procedure to what you show here, and like you, have never had an issue with the results. Thanks for sharing.
Dish washing liquid with warm water and a fine babies hair brush! Does the job for me.
I also use this similar procedure to clean my vinyl records,first i wash it with water ,than apply soap and use a toothbrush etc etc etc.. Sometimes i do the proces 2 or 3 times....and it works. I also bought a Vinyl record label protector ( Amazone for Usd 14 ) ,... so the labels dont get wet. Thank you for sharing this video..Greetings from Suriname,South America.
I've just ordered myself one of the Vinyl Record protectors for my cleaning methods which like most of us guys on here are really some kind of geeks 😄😄but hey .. as long as we're enjoying what we're doing what is wrong with trying to save our friends out there some cash which is what we need to buy more of those second hand records that once we've given them a good clean is a bonus.. If not try something else which can help each other out for the fun of it.. which is what life is all about.
You mentioned Dawn dishwashing liquid which is a good choice as it contains sodium lauryl sulfate (sls), a very strong surfactant, that reduces the liquid's surface tension, enabling it to penetrate deep into the groove to clean the record. No matter what solution you use, if it contains sls or any other surfactant, you should be good to go.
For what it's worth, I use shampoo with lukewarm water and a toothbrush, brushing with the grooves after which I rinse thoroughly using the toothbrush in the same fashion. So far, nothing has melted or disintegrated, but then again, this is only my experience. :))
I use spray carpet cleaner and car seat cleaner both in spray foam. Lifts off the grit. Amazing 😊
It would be a great deal better were you to use a record brush first of all to clean the surface debris from the record before applying any wet solution. Proper rinsing is essential and I would suggest using your shower if possible and blasting the record at full power. Don't worry if the labels get wet as they won't get damaged as long as they are simply dabbed dry.
Not sure about the hairdryer bit but otherwise fine. You use a very similar cleaning solution to me. I wouldn't put the clean disc back into an old sleeve- a bit like wearing dirty socks!🤣
great vid - would love to hear a before and after comparison of the audio.
It's real difficult I'm afraid as I just get done from RUclips for copyright issues 😕
Personally I would avoid paper sleeves, which may damage records. Go for some anti-static sleeves.
paper sleeves will not damge the vinyl... god you people are annoying...
@@pwn3426 Do what you want with your records, as I do with mine. God, you guy are stupid.
Watching this video has made me realise that not everyone is stupid about cleaning vinyl records... I've been using the Retro/ Music Spin Cleaner for the last 3 years but will say that you can get away with cleaning the vinyl records anyway you feel comfortable as long as you don't press to hard just like you are doing .
Yeah I've got one of them rotary cleaners now. A lot less hassle I'll be honest, and it's done 200 odd records on the original bottle of fluid too.
I have been collecting records since i was about 8 years old got my first singles and collected ever since i remember a DJ Record shop opened in my town selling DJ stuff he always had a box of ex DJ records forsale i went in one day and found 3 singles i wanted only being a school kid the man gave me all 3 for 20p the records were slightly dusty and i was blowing the dust off .. he said when you go home get your mum to give you washing up liquid and lukewarm water.. you only need a little washing up liquid and clean them with that he gave me a record cleaning cloth and said dry them with that & i did the records were dust free and static free and looked really shiny like a new records iv always cleaned my records with that method iv had special cleaning stuff before from HMV the record collector etc some of the stuff actually left a residue on the record not with the washing up liquid though nothing .. i also use a Ultra-Fine Soft Bristle Anti-Static LP/Record Cleaning Brush before & after i play the record .. i house my records in pro white carded sleeves housed at the back of the album / single cover and then placed in a clear plastic record sleeve i have records from the very early 80s i even have the first single i ever got my self from 1980 and iv cleaned that a few times with the method above and it plays just like it did in 1980 well as good as a single gets i much prefer maxi singles no damage nothing i like the fact you have your own way but i will stick to the cleaning i have always done test the washing up liquid on clear glass there is never any residue left but with some cleaners iv got there was obviously you have got to be gentle and go in circular motion follow the grooves dry with a soft record cloth and away you go ..by the way i am a fussy person if the pro stuff worked i would by it iv also had one of them record cleaner things god it would bore the tits off you all that peeing about when you can get better results the way iv just said ..
Got a SpinCare now.. it's worlds apart. Go get one
@@pwrestoration I will look into it .. :)
@@BlytheWorld1972 20 Pounds for 3 records sheesh you got ripped. And your profile picture is scary
@@Jdsofar 20 pence the cost me 20 pounds as you say is nothing to me love i buy loads and loads of records some costing 100s of pounds anyway monster i will leave you haunt a house ok freak
Its your records so you can clean it however you want to but i would suggest buy a hand held microscope to make shure your not damaging or scratching you lps .
I have used LA's Totally Awesome cleaner for years and my vinyl still sounds better than the day it was new. Yup that's right vinyl has not melted into a black heap..... Go figure.
Ill be honest I have moved on to a spinclean. It was pretty cheap and certainly makes the job easier, but actually not any better. Just makes it quicker to clean ten records in a row
Thanks mate 👍.... simples.
Whereabouts is best to get isopropyl 99.9% tho ...
If you're in the UK go to any cheaper chemist like savers etc and it's called 'makeup brush cleaner' just check the ingredients and if it says it's IPA you're good 👍
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What about blutac? Roll it into a fat sausage shape, then place your vinyl on a table with a towel beneath, and roll the blutac around the record in the direction of the grooves, applying even pressure. Then wipe over with alcohol water solution. Job done!
Not a bad shout!
With that method you have done nothing other than taken some of the dust and dirt off the surface of the record. You have not got anywhere near the bottom of the groove to clean properly.
@@apollomemories7399 I disagree!
@@hermanmunster3358 Blutac contains an oily residue. Therefore, by automatic decree, that's the last substance that you want to add to the dirt. However, you say you're taking it off with alco/water mix. OK, fine. But, I'm not entirely certain the blutac reaches the bottom of the groove. I used blutac in the 1970's. Today, things have moved on somewhat and a great deal more sophisticated, hence, why we have the Degritter Mk2 and the HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaners which are a whole other world entirely. Ofcourse, they're not within everyone's budget, but I'd avoid anything with oil deposits or these sticky rollers, too.
@@apollomemories7399 Whatever works for you cherub, and your budget!
Apropos of nothing: the wee glass dish is a ramekin. A carafe is the tall glass container for wine: broad at the bottom, narrows towards the top and flares out at the top. Sorry for being that guy.
Happy! I have too many of these ramekins, small desserts come in them here in the UK and most houses have lots of them I think 😅
Do the pops, snaps and crackles go away with this method?
It definitely helps, a lot!
Using a toothbrush and a paintbrush is the biggest issue I’d have with your approach, not so much the homemade “solution”. Using small brushes is great if you want to go groove by groove. But it’s a piece of plastic, not a museum piece. Get two automobile dent remover suction cups, and a paint pad from a hardware store. You’ll be able to cover more surface in less time. Your method, if one has a batch of records to clean, would be much too time consuming to be practical.
I am in uk we don't have what america has in dishwasher solutions, so what would you recommend for us uk collectors
I'm in the UK to buddy, just as above. I actually recently bought a SpinClean which is very good if you want to shell out about £40. To be honest, it's well worth it.
Hello I do have this spin clean but one of the wheels is missing, but do these really work. @@pwrestoration
@@pwrestorationwhat's a spin clean bro?
@@leroyjnr21 Google it bro.
As person 100 who pressed like on this approach - I can vouch this appears to be 100% legit!
great job...tks for sharing
You’re insane
Who says? I do! Ok.
It makes no sense at all to clean a record and put it back in an old sleeve