How to dry & wet clean vinyl records for optimal playback

In this video we learn how to inexpensively dry and wet clean vinyl records for optimal playback. In fact, carbon fiber brushes plus rolling rubber tools are perfect to use on the platter before listening. When instead we have a lot of dirt and grit, we need wet solutions and the Knosti disco-antistat is a great solution at a very low cost!
P.S. NEVER USE ANY TYPE ALCOHOL because alcohol literally MELTS vinyl!!
ATTENTION!: People have reported that in the last version of the Disco-Antistat Mixture there actually IS a percentage of ethanol. I do not know if this is also present in the old version (nothing is reported on it). I am sure that this percentage is very low, nevertheless, I think it is better to rinse the records after the treatment with demineralized water in order to remove the possible remains of ethanol, which may be harmful to vinyl after a period of time, or, better, use a different mixture alcohol free.
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Music: "Bossa Antigua" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Cleaning solutions:
Knosti system:
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L'Art du Son cleaning liquid (concentrated):
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Nagaoka CL-1000 rolling cleaner:
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Audioquest recording cleaning brush (for me, the best!):
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[@anadialog]

ATTENTION! People have reported that in the last version of the Disco-Antistat Mixture there actually IS a percentage of ethanol. I do not know if this is also present in the old version (nothing is reported on it). I am sure that this percentage is very low, nevertheless, I think it is better to rinse the records after the treatment with demineralized water in order to remove the possible remains of ethanol, which may be harmful to vinyl after a period of time, or, better, use a different mixture alcohol free.

[@KenjiTech]

i have bought a disco antistat about 2 years ago so i went downstairs and checked. it says "contains: ethanol" on the bottle of the fluid. i never noticed any problems with yet so i guess it is a very low concentration. since the mixture is kind of expensive i have also tried my own mixture using a low percentage of isopropyl alcohol instead with no immediately apparent problems either. by the way: my dad had a knosti too so this thing is around since the 70s at least and the concept and design has not changed one bit - i mean there is not much to improve on it anyways (except some sort of spout / beak on the fluid tank because pouring the fluid back into the filter always makes a mess) but even though this thing is around for so many decades it appears to me that it does not get a lot of recommendation on hifi / vinyl forums and such ... they all seem to recommend to get more sophisticated and way more expensive contraptions instead forgetting that spending +300 € just for a cleaning solution may not be an option to most people.

[@anadialog]

Good to know, I still use it too (even though on my it does not report the ingredients). It is important though to inform people...

[@gaza4543]

@@anadialog PVC is none reactive to any alcohol cleaners hence most of them have it in, not to mention it evaporates and leaves no residue to speak of its.

[@gaza4543]

@@KenjiTech Audiophiles like to spend your money, Picture frame glass/plastic spray does exactly the same thing for far less. (stuff used on perspecx not glass) and if it can be used on perspex it for sure can be used on PVC. As PVC is way more durable.The only thing that is truly better is an ultra sonic machine, For me i use the project green putty for dry cleaning and the picture frame glasss spray to remove soiling/grease (figure prints)

[@anadialog]

Yup, cavitation is the best!....and the most expensive...

[@GW2_Live]

"I'm not gonna do that, but it's a good habit" That's exactly how I feel about wet cleaning new records!

[@anadialog]

😂

[@inamurato]

First off, I would recommend people (especially for old records) not to use the original inner sleeve (of course I don't mean you throw it away) but to get a new (preferably anti-static) generic inner sleeve and use that one (the original sleeve will stay inside the main sleeve). That will save you from a lot of dust each time you insert your record in. Second, before cleaning, I make a pre-cleaning with a dust blower and then do the main cleaning either with carbon brush or micro-fiber tissue. Sometimes I also apply some cleaning solution for LCD/LED screens. To remove the dust collected right after the brush (in a line, as also seen on the video), I again use the dust blower (I blow it from the inner to the outer side of the record). It takes a few cycles to get the record completely clean (well... it's never completely clean but say "adequately" clean).

[@datdudetrent8938]

Dude I bought an old record for a few cents...everything looked fin until I opened up the sealed outer sleeve...straight up mold in that original inner sleeve. Disgusting.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

I buy many used records from eBay and have developed a 5 stage budget cleaning routine. I have 2 zero stat machines and a spin clean. First I give my records a wipe with a carbon fibre brush to remove loose muck. Then I spray the record with a turgitol and distilled water mix. Then into the first zero stat machine with its dedicated liquid. As this contains alcohol it is then into the Spinclean system with its dedicated liquid to make sure the alcohol is removed. Lastly it is into my second zero stat which just contains distilled water to make sure all the residue is removed. Once dry I put the record into a Nagaoka type sleeve. I find that this system works well for me, it’s very therapeutic and ensures that my records are kept very clean.

[@gamingpickle458]

The record cleaning solution I like is the scotch soundlife solution with the felt applicator because it clips into the peg on the turntable.

[@caligula57]

I have a few hundreds of LPs that were never washed (many more than 30 years old) so I decided it was time to go through the collection and wash them all (a long and tedious job). For the task at hand I bought the knosti disco antistat generation ii which has a handle making the rotation much easier. It has one major problem thought! As you stated, the liquid can be reused after each session (7 LPs at a time). As the washing went along, the liquid, in spite of the filter, became darker and darker. This meant, on one hand, that the solution was doing what it was supposed to do but, on the other hand, it was becoming contaminated and this contamination was being passed on to the surface of the subsequent records. That beats the purpose wouldn't you say? So I decided to "pre-wash" the records in order to eliminate the most obvious dust and debri and keep the "magic" solution as clean as possible (using as well, two filters instead of one). A quick wash in a mix of distilled water with 1/10th of isopropyl alcohol (yes alcohol), a thorough rinse with distilled water to eliminate any alcohol residue and, once dried, ran the vinyl through the machine with the anti-static cleaning fluid. Finished it off with another rinse with distilled water (the antistat mixture contains ethanol indeed). Yes, I doubled the work but the outcome was more reassuring than before. Each bottle costs almost 30 euros (ouch) so next time I'm changing to L'Art Du Son costing 42 euros but, at least, I can produce one gallon of cleaning fluid which I'll dispose off after each use. No more contamination. Thanks for your nice and easy guidance. Because of you I bought the carbon fiber brush, the stylus tracking scale, the stylus cleaning gel, the protractor and, last but not least, a new turntable. You're becoming expensive my friend!!!

[@anadialog]

Fernando how cool is that!! Thanks for letting me know. I just give sone advice, it is good that everyone experiments and finds the right solution for him/herself! Goid job man!

[@theno1deejay]

Nice choice, songs from the wood are my favorit record!

[@steveamies4997]

Good vid, keep up your passion dude

[@anadialog]

Thanks Steve!

[@tonygalli6986]

The absolute best tool for cleaning Vinyl Records is the Groovmaster (TM) Label Saver Protector found on eBay ($40). Secondly, the best cleaner is Tergikleen by SD Essentials - used by the Library of Congress (Government Archives). The rest is common sense (your hands - no machines, nice clean rags, chamois for drying, filtered water or distilled, soft velvet brush for gently wiping along the grooves of the vinyl, nice comfortable thin rubber gloves). After washing and rinsing and drying, before you play the record, use GrooveWasher dust removal velvet brush (wet system) to ensure there is no dust on the vinyl prior to playing. Yes, then use Talisman magnet to remove all the static from the record. This is the best system after many years of trials. Your hands are the best tools - use them!

[@anadialog]

Thanks Tony for the great extra suggestions!

[@tonygalli6986]

@@anadialog Prego. You have a great channel - wonderful concept. Speaker cables have been my latest frustration. Speaker cables are so important (and interconnects). I have just discovered Mogami 3082 speaker cable and I am so truly pleased you cannot imagine. And they cost so little yet the recording studios use these cables. They made a big difference to the sound quality of my system.

[@tonygalli6986]

I just noticed you have some new videos on making cables. Bravo! Cables are so important.

[@anadialog]

Good for you Tony! That is what is important, your own satisfaction in the end!

[@dans5595]

for dry cleaning, i use a grounded, antistatic brush, followed by a brief puff of canned air to remove what's visible. the grounded brush is the only thing i've found that renders the dust easily removable from the record surface. as to wet cleaning new records... i recently acquired an ultrasonic cleaner; one of the generic ones that clean 5 records at a time. i don't know what kind of debris is on new records, but it's visible in the bottom of the ultrasonic bath. not nearly as much as on old records, nevertheless it's there.

[@leonidvolovik5203]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@anadialog]

Thank you Leonid!

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

You the best bro like all your video you sure are good explained stuff about equipment record tapes cd that so cool about you sir thank you for your videos about audio equipment n music

[@sz004]

After using the brush I use "postit stickers" (typical square yellow office notepads) to collect the rest of the dust - of course I use the glued side of it to collect dirt. It's cheap, safe (leaves no glue) and effective!

[@anadialog]

Good idea! Just make sure the glue does not contain any solvents...it might melt the vinyl after some time...

[@batman.darthmaul]

For records that need wet cleaning, I do it by hand with warm water in a sink and bit of Dawn dishwashing soap. I get outstanding results. I don't get any sort of staining or any other issues from using tap water, but I also live in an area with some of the best filtered and cleanest public utility water in the US.

[@anadialog]

Nice!

[@imreanima]

Very useful! Thank you!

[@anadialog]

Thank YOU imreanima!

[@snooze0023]

All you need is a sink, water, a soft chux cloth and dish washing liquid. Does a great job for couple of bucks. I find it easier than the plastic contraption for 100 bucks. cheers

[@anadialog]

Hi there, maybe you are right but as Michael Fremer said, if a lot of companies put a lot of resources in order to create high tech liquids to clean records maybe there is a reason...or maybe not and it is all snake oil. In any case I do not recommend to use ANY cloths because that may micro scratch the surface...

[@violin-schwerin]

I find that the following solution works very well for me: .5-1% alcohol, a few drops of ilfotol, a few drops of white vinegar.

[@peter_aka_hamamass]

With the Knosti Disco Anti-stat, you are supposed to put your fingertips in the little cups and spin the record around with your hands. A lot easier on your hands too. It works perfectly!

[@anadialog]

Hamamass...you are right! Actually I do both! I feel I have more grip...

[@charlesludwig9173]

This topic is paramount to any who can not tolerate snap, crackle, and pop. So far, having experimented with dozens of technics, the best means to de-contaminate records so far, new or used LPs, has been to Spin Clean them with Spin Clean Detergent in distilled water and then air dry. That's it. No static and no debris to cause pops. Now, this does not eliminate pops caused by record damage, or record defect. I purchased a Classical LP the other day, a Decca production pressed in Germany. this recording on first and subsequent play sounded like a fireworks display, pops galore. I do not tolerate this sort of thing so the record was returned for a refund. In fact, if I buy a new record which has any snap, crackle, or pop after wet cleaning it goes back to the record store. These LPs cost too much to accept defective ones.

[@anadialog]

I agree and several times people on Discogs do not want to refund you...endless and timeconsuming...

[@michaelmarotta5947]

Pretty good but wished you would have explored some other options.

[@neilpye6089]

The problem with the knosti cleaner the main unit should have a spout do tip the isopropyl mix into the bottle

[@robertyoung1777]

I like the SME Loricraft machines. Mine works well.

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

I would add cleaning your record on a separate mat/not on your turntable, also, clean your turntable! Heaps of dust on your turnie. I think Decksavers are a better fit than the actual Technics hinged dust covers. Also the dust covers are terrible for the sound.

[@AstroSam66]

I use a mix of 1/4th of Isopropanol and 3/4th of water and little drop of dish cleaning soap. And spray it on the disc, clean it with a microfiber cloth and dry it with another microfiber cloth. Thats it. Works for me.

[@anadialog]

Cool! No antistatic property though...plus I would be parsimonious with the isopropanol...

[@DocJJohnson]

Thank u

[@bradt.3555]

A really good record sounds like a campfire cause it got played so much and at so many parties.

[@QoraxAudio]

Another nice video. I've never seen a roller for cleaning vinyl before, looks like a roller for painting to me hehe Anyways, it sure looks interesting enough to give it a try!

[@anadialog]

You should! Look for the analogis cheap version on Amazon...

[@QoraxAudio]

Thanks for the advice!

[@QoraxAudio]

The Analogis version just arrived and it works great! To my surprise its stickier than I expected; I hope it stays that sticky.

[@anadialog]

Thanks for the feedback!! When it gets dirty just use some warm water and soap...and scrub! It should turn back almost like new!

[@QoraxAudio]

So it stays sticky even after washing? I wonder what its made of then... some special material I guess.

[@dzhogov]

Okey so yesterday I washed one of my vinyls with Analogis Wash 'n' Play. I waited for like 20 minutes to let the LP get dry and when I played it there were pops and cracks at place that were okey before the bath ?! Any ideas ?

[@anadialog]

Yes! Start from the solution I suggested, the KNOSTI! Or the other solutions I suggested in the video. Use the analogis hardware, but choose a different type of solution(i.e. liquid)!

[@maximelogier1276]

Hello, i need an advice please. I tried to wash few records with the wash it solution from project with demineralised water. I washed them by hand since i don't have the vacum machine the wash it solution is made for. The result was very bad. In fact, there is much more noise than without cleaning the records. I tried with just the solution, just demineralised water et with a mixture of both. It is always the same result. Now i wonder why. Is that because i should use brushes like in the knosti? Is that beacause i used an anti static piece of tissue that i put dust while cleaning the record surface? Is that because i dried them with the piece of tissue? I need clues and recommandation. Thanks a lot. Arrivederci.

[@anadialog]

Yes, use brushes made on purpose for cleaning, don't use other tissues. The dirt is probably spread now. Try getting the knosti or similar products, after all they are cheap and quite effective

[@maximelogier1276]

@@anadialog i just got one today. I will have a test and give you feedbacks!

[@8BRInteractive]

There's a potential risk (as found out the hard way) with pressing the carbon brush inwards and then dragging it out of the record. You can't really see what you're doing, so it's VERY easy to press the inner part of the brush too hard down on the record, and this can VERY, VERY easily cause you to scratch the record with the brush's metal-and-plastic body.

[@jacopodiclemente6790]

Hi, thanks for all your video! 2 questions from a beginner :) 1) I used this machine for the first time yesterday and did a quite stupid thing, I forgot to put one of the white filters on the funnel before to put back the liquid in the container :( I washed 30 used records and 15 new records (just to eliminate some static). So now the container should be filled with about 3/4 of pure liquid and 1/4 contaminated, of course I have no idea how much. Would you suggest buying a new liquid or could I re-use that more times, (this time with filter lol) ? 2) I was also thinking of buying a 2nd machine to fill with demineralized water to rinse out every record to eliminate any particel of alcohol left, not sure if this will eliminate the anti-static provided by the liquid. Thanks for any advice!

[@anadialog]

HI jacopo! Thank you for your comments. I will try to answer the best I can: 1) pour all the liquid in another clean container and pour it back in the original bottle WITH THE FILTER PADS. Rinse the pad and repeat. That should get it clean enough and your god to go! 2) Alcohol? I hope that the liquid you are using is alcohol FREE. Alcohol will always tend to melt vinyl, never use it even if it is in small concentrations. Yes, if you rinse it completely you will loose the antistatic effect. If you are using a good quality solution and they suggest just to let it dry I don't think you need to rinse with demineralized water. If it is a normal cleaning solution then it is probably better to do so in oder to get ALL the dirt off the record.

[@jacopodiclemente6790]

Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. 1) Yes, I will try what you suggest then. There are about 8 filters to use with KNOSTI so will do this 8 times every time with a clean filter and let's see what we get. My mistake was that I basically cleaned 45 records without pouring back the liquid, so the last 15-20 records were probably cleaned with dirty liquid. I must say though that I made 2 turns with the cleaning wheel which seems to be way less than what normal people do (5? 7?) so probably I didn't clean the records very good, but the good side may be that i didn't get the liquid as dirt as it should have been after 45 records cleaned! 2) the solution that comes with KNOSTI is what you showed in the video, they don't declare any secret ingredient but if you look then, it clearly says Ethanol... we just don't know in which % I guess. Oh, I forgot to say, sorry for my english :)

[@anadialog]

Woah! Jacopo! Maybe they changed the composition from that in the past? I am sure that the percentage is low. In any case, do not use it too many times on the same record. Ethanol does 'eat' plastic after a while! So yes, rinse the records. You do not want the ethanol to stick on the records. Thank you for pointing this out. I am going to write this in the video description. Apart from that, I suggest to always use ALL the pads at the same time and then clean them. Then you will have optimal filtering. P.S. You're English is great!

[@jacopodiclemente6790]

I asked tons of people using KNOSTI and they all said that this liquid seems to be the only one to not leaving residuals. Could you please double check what was the composition on yours? BTW, I was aware of alcohol risking, and looks like people also use either 2nd KNOSTI for rinsing or just throw the left water inside the KNOSTI and then fill it with demineralized water to rinse every record. I checked the bottle through light and the dirt is actually deposited at the bottom, so will definitely use filter pads as you suggested until I get a clean liquid, then will just go ahead but this time rinsing every record with water. I still don't know if the anti-static thing - which seems to be the main characteristic of KNOSTI liquid - will go away. I will re-clean my first 45 records but this time rinsing them as well. It is clear that I didn't clean them properly as I only did 2-3 turns of the cleaning wheel and in only one direction, found out that most of the people do 7-8 turns for EACH direction for each record, so definitely I could get way more than what I have so far :) Maybe I could get a carbon brush to dry-clean them before playing, so I can put back the anti-static before to play them in case they've lost the KNOSTI effect.

[@anadialog]

I did check my old bottle and box (again), there is nothing written referring to the ingredients!

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Great video ..What is a good high end turn table to buy

[@anadialog]

Thanks. How about the Brinkmann Bardo?

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

@@anadialog Yeah I better start really playing Lotto lol!!

[@gulbis37]

That Tonar Tacky record cleaner leaves residue on record after you washed that cleaner and use again...

[@thomasedward2231]

If you saw new records under some magnification you would clean them first. This Is also good for your stylus as you know.

[@anadialog]

I know, and did a video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLOpWlod7eBhtE

[@narta11]

1:24 that’s why I keep an air purifier in my record room.

[@damienlahoz]

Drying with a high powered electronic air duster a problem?

[@anadialog]

As long as it doesn't heat up, I don't see any problems.

[@FlatulEssence]

Have you tried cough syrup? or mouthwash gargle?

[@robfriedrich2822]

You forgot something important - when I take a shower I need fresh underwear and a washed record needs a new inner sleeve. In the case that inner sleeve has lyrics, I would put the empty original sleeve with the record in new sleeve into the outer sleeve - in most cases this works fine

[@anadialog]

In other vids I have explained this but yes, I agree. I love the Nagaoka antistatic inner sleeves

[@maximelogier1276]

I am kind of scepticle about wet cleaning. I don't do it on new records. Only do this on dirty used record that i buy. But the issue i wonder the most about is the impact of the solution on the stylus. In addition the information about these technics are so contraversial on the internet that i don't know what to trust. It is hard to know the composition of the solutions too. To my humble opinion dry cleaning is the only way to go!

[@anadialog]

Why on the stylus?

[@maximelogier1276]

@@anadialog i am not sure but i worry about the impact of the solution on the stylus. In fact i red on several cartridge userguides not to use any kind of solvents for cleaning of either record surface or stylus because it can cause damage to the internal components of the cartridge. It is not me that say this but Ortonfon in their advice for stylus care. In the end as i said it is very hard to know the truth and the wrong so i personaly don't take any risk with these solutions.

[@anadialog]

Don't worry about that, it dries. I do understand concerns regarding the records...

[@ellissmith111]

Harry Helmut was the brother of Winky Helmut who later changed his name to Helmut Winkey while Harry changed his name to Helmut Hood these men where the pioneers of dry and wet cleaning vinyl records

[@diwrnod]

Anyone else experience that style of carbon fiber brush scratching up the record when you use it to wipe from center to edge? I've used the 5:00 method for years, then a few days ago I tried to wipe away a stubborn piece of dust, just lightly flicking it off the record with a few strokes. Ended up with hundreds of hairline scratches that were clearly from the brush. Had no idea it was so abrasive. :/

[@anadialog]

Hi, that is not the result of a normal carbon fiber brush. Perhaps the brush got stiff or something? I never heard about this issue...sorry for your record!

[@loringmccrorey9897]

Have you ever thought of using Hydrogen peroxide and distilled water in place of Alcohol?

[@agfagaevart]

5:13 move towards the spindle so that the metal will discharge and dust won't stick to the record...

[@anadialog]

Hi there! I am against that school! I prefer to remove the dirt and not accumulate it in the center, which will then re-deposit. I know the grooves go towards the center but the brush will remove the dirt regardless. Touching the spindle won't do that much. You need much more to eliminate static: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CnfJ6iobmqr9U

[@agfagaevart]

fair point. I don't use them brushes myself, as am too scared of scratching my precious records. I prefer something like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Paxcoo-Vinyl-Record-Cleaning-Stylus/dp/B01KMCZ2T4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1536680302&sr=8-7&keywords=record+cleaner

[@anadialog]

The image isn't clear but if that thing has a velvet or microfiber cloth under it you will surely scratch your records! Carbon fiber are maybe less effective in removing a lit or hard debris but it is very safe. Never scratched a record in 30 years! With cloths...I did!

[@agfagaevart]

I do not have the exact one in the photo, because mine is made by Realistic / Tandy who don't exist anymore alas. It has velvet underneath and has never scratched my vinyl in the 30 plus years I've had it. I do not press down hard when using it for light cleaning only. For heavy duty cleaning I use this: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DTD2UOS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 zero alcohol...

[@charlesludwig9173]

This technique has been debunked for discharging static.

[@slappythemonkey4035]

On the Carbon brush wen pulling out, your pushing on the brush way to much. The bristles should not bend like in the example, my advice is the weight is enough for a proper cleaning.

[@USMC_BABE38]

I clean my albums every time I play them and as well as my stylist

[@anadialog]

If you mean dry cleaning, I agree!

[@VespaT5]

You clean your stylist whenever you play your vinyl? I'm struggling to work out how that helps & very curious about how your stylist feels about it.

[@VespaT5]

The irony is that my question originally had a smelling mistake too.

[@sandman503]

I just put a few drops of dish soap on filthy records, wet it,smear it around with fingers and rinse with warm water.

[@anadialog]

Not too warm I hope...warping is around the corner...

[@RafaTallicaBR]

I didn't have a good experience... Any brand of carbon fiber brushes let fall alot of their own bristles

[@anadialog]

Uuh! That means that you are picking up pretty bad stuff. That should never happen! If you want the best you should probably get an Audioquest model or the pro-ject or am models.

[@ingenfestbrems]

I can recommend buying compressed air can at a hardware store to “spray away ” the dust that sticks too the brushes 👍🏻 . But don’t spray your stylus, it will destroy it..

[@ReasonablySane]

I have found that, by far, the best way to wet clean on a budget is to use a cheap "shampoo/conditioner" with water and use a sureline paint edger as a brush. The conditioner in the shampoo/conditioner is almost like using "SoundGurard". And the incredibly fine fibers in the paint edger really get into the grooves. I've brought dirty records from Goodwill back from unlistenable to lieterally "Like new". I have a copy of Annie Get Your Gun (Doris Day) that was in a trashed jacket, but after cleaning it is simply amazing. And dead quiet. The secret of the brush is that not only are the fibers incredibly fine, but they are angled as you can see in this picture: www.prettyhandygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/flip-up-edge-guard-shurline.jpg This is the one I use: i5.walmartimages.com/asr/11bbf098-0247-4246-8b4b-e3ca4abd4399_1.c74b4b41c6c9301591827837e21de2c2.jpeg Less than $5.

[@anadialog]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MHow-qc3ns]

Rob Wells: I couldn't quite understand what a "paint edger" was. Thanks for clarifying that. And, the brushes are really perfect for vinyl. Thanks again.

[@brunohebert1351]

ah.. someone mentions the paint edger, thank you! I was about to add it. There is no need to put a lot of pressure on it. If you do it well, you'll see the edger "riding" the grooves toward the center label, naturally, just as the stylus do. Of course this only for wet cleaning method!And you need only one Edger, the pads are replaceable. I get mine at the Home Depot for $2.5 a pack of 2. For very dirty records, I will pre-wash them before I use this. Another trick for very crackly records, even after being cleaned and they look nice, spray some distilled water on it and ply it wet. Yes wet. You'll be surprised how silent it gets. Make sure not too much water and that it's evenly spread on the record. Here is an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHjKmnatjNieqs0

[@showstopperrob1097]

An other tip, allso clean the recods before you put them in the sleeve again.

[@anadialog]

True!

[@johnbravo7542]

Ruler ;-)

[@johnholmes912]

in my experience ultra-sonic cleaning seems to work best

[@anadialog]

Cavitation is the best solution available

[@utub1473]

Pulls out the brush and the first thing he does is rub his hands across it multiple times. (You’re not supposed to do that)

[@anadialog]

True, I never do that. I was talking and I just felt to touch it! Always use the inner side of the handle to clean the brush otherwise your oils may go on the vinyl.

[@simonreeves2017]

Don't stroke your CF brush! You'll cover the fibres in skin oils and dirt, and guess where that ends up? On your frigging records!

[@anadialog]

You are right, I never do that...got nervous and forgot! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@paulomontero12]

The guy who got rid of his technics 1200g!?

[@bpbagchi]

Better suggest home remedies,these products which you promote are not available in India and many asian countries

[@ingenfestbrems]

And your hands aren’t they a lithe dirty. I mean you’re touching the brush quite a lot..

[@anadialog]

You're right! Do not do that guys...unless giù clean frequently the brush it self!

[@fabvinylconnection2331]

SPIN CLEAN is better

[@vittekantilles4178]

Spin clean ftw!

[@anadialog]

Its identical to the Knosti! The liquid changes...

[@KenjiTech]

it's the exact same concept - how would it be better ?

[@fabvinylconnection2331]

@@KenjiTech You don't understand !! With Spin Clean you don't waste your time.. no need to screw the middle of each vinyl !!

[@KenjiTech]

that is true - i didn't think about that...

[@shaun9107]

You will never get these MP3 lovers doing this lol

[@anadialog]

😂

[@shaun9107]

I forgot to say they use wood glue as well but it takes a lot of it . My PC dose not show any picture message Android only dose that

[@anadialog]

I never tried glue and I am a little suspicious on the effects it has on the vinyl... I guess I will stick with old emoticons...:-))

[@shaun9107]

Could try it on something less value but buy its messy . Todays legal glue dose not stick well but it should work .

[@SteveV2023]

It's a "roller"...not a "ruler"....

[@anadialog]

You're right! I am Italian so I do make some mistakes, sorry.

[@SteveV2023]

@@anadialog no need to apologize!!! Great video!!! I love Italy, I was in Bologna for 7 weeks training , loved it!! Beautiful scenery and beautiful women!!!

[@anadialog]

😆

[@elliotcohen6488]

Totally wrong ! bring the record brush towards the center of the album, work WITH the groove, to push the dust to the center label, not against it, otherwise you end up with a spiraling line of dust across the LP, and then you have to repeat that process several times to try and remove the remaining dust. Also, if you use the Nagaoka rolling cleaner, leave it attached to the handle, don't do what this guy did, he just added his skin oils to the LP and the rolling cleaner. and when it comes to record cleaning machines, there is NOTHING better than using a Keith-Monks record cleaning machine.

[@anadialog]

Hi Elliot, don't follow theories thrown here and there. The concept of using the brush towards the center does not make very much sense. Unless you have a micro vacuum cleaner you are putting all the dirt in the center, which during playback and after when you handle it is going to go all over the place. Trust me, I have been there. Bring it out and toss it away. As I mentioned the Nagaoka BROKE. Obviously you need to use it with the handle. And no, when it comes to record cleaning, only CAVITATION reaches the label of 'nothing better', that is for sure!

[@elliotcohen6488]

@@anadialog Hi there, the process of using the brush and moving it with a "sweeping motion from the outside, to the center label with the groove" was a process shown to my by people from Decca Special Products Division, the inventors of the carbon fiber brush . As mentioned above, any dust NOT picked up by the brush will end up in the center label, as opposed to being spread in a spiral across the record, or a line of dust. So I disagree with your method shown. Try my way and compare.

[@anadialog]

Hi again, of course I have tried and that is why I personally do not recommend that method. I also have great static electricity problems and I just don't want the dust in the center. But if it works for you, no problem at all. A lot of people prefer that method. You can't just shout 'totally wrong', that's all.

[@elliotcohen6488]

@@anadialog If you have a static issue at home, then using the carbon fiber brush will help to reduce or eliminate static off the LP (I might suggest looking into a humidifier). There is no need to make it touch the spindle to ground it, because you are the ground while holding the brush. If you'd rather have the dust across the LP, instead of pushing what wasn't picked up, to the center where there is no music, that's up to you. I see a lot of people using the "simple" method, and then repeating the process, as you suggest and do, because the dust wasn't picked up, but rather spread all over the LP. Also, holding the brush on the record should be done without putting any pressure, to avoid bending the bristles, so that the bristles enter the groove and pick up dust. I mentioned that "it's totally wrong" because it is, and I see the same method being used by several posters. It's not until people are shown the proper way, that they understand how centrifugal force combined with the spiraling groove, creates the effect they see using their method.

[@MHow-qc3ns]

@@elliotcohen6488: Back off! There is more than one way to skin a cat.

[@rajchoudhury5130]

WTF IS THAT DECK WOW SEXY!!!! I KNOW ITS A 1200 but WHICH ONE???

[@anadialog]

1200G!