Cleaning vinyl records (Updated by request)

By request from multiple subscribers, here is an update of my current methods for cleaning vinyl records.
I have learned a lot about record collecting from the vinyl community. The VC is a great place for learning anything related to our passionate hobby of collecting and caring for records and other musical related formats.
I hope you enjoy this posting. I hope it brings some laughs and some useful information. This is the last time I will post a cleaning video.
Peace...

[@H0MEM0VIE]

Rest in peace, oddbox Topper. May this video never be removed from KZbin.

[@H0MEM0VIE]

Loved the original cut, love the reboot. Please never delete your videos no matter what the trolls may say. Your work is appreciated!

[@berky1976]

l concur. loved watching the original. just disable comments if people start trolling.

[@Dan_Finnegan]

You are the Bob Ross of Vinyl collecting. You are a wonderful human being and anyone who doesn't think so can go scratch.

[@krishnaniyapillai476]

Too much talking n going here n there picking up things not getting straight to the fact beating round the bush. Why not you jst mention on the subject mentioned tht you are tell us wht you are going to do. Too tired jst listening to your nagging. jst get your point n don't tell stories. Say what you are suppose to demonstrate on cleaning vinyl records b'cos I'm keen to see your method of cleaning. Wasting time long listening but more talk n less action. You talk picking this one n that one n in the end you end up with something else. Oh pls do a proper video n stick to the matter n finish it short n sharp! Tq!!!

[@Hunter-xw9pl]

@@krishnaniyapillai476 spend more of your time around the old timers. You'll learn a whole lot if you just listen patiently.

[@danielbohland5271]

@@krishnaniyapillai476 you don't have to be a jerk go comment about somebody else's video then or make your own video if you're so smart you're probably some dumb young typical millennial learn some manners however old you are

[@peterschattmann8298]

You forgot the last ingredient of your cleaning solution: your awesome positive karma. It brings new life to things discarded.

[@harrykuiper7500]

As an army veteran (Bosnia 1996 and 1998) i suffer from PTSD. Getting a sleep is getting hard some days. You sir, yo and your video's bring me to a certain stage of inner rest and put me to sleep. Thank you so much for that!

[@susiefairfield7218]

🤘🏾RIP🎀❤🎀🕯🎩🌹ODDTOPPER You are hugely missed You helped me sooo much and i learned soo much from you ...THANK YOU🙏💜

[@leo-dv7uh]

oh no :(

[@KickAssShark]

You precious man. Your videos helped me through many nights over past few years when my insomnia just would not let go , your calming voice and wholesome personality knock me out in minutes. Feels Like kicking back with an old friend and getting a good lesson on how to take care of my records. I thank you Topper from the bottom of my heart. Truly.

[@TheHighlander71]

Your original cleaning video was a major asmr hit :) Some people simply turn off the comments for videos, which helps to prevent trolling.

[@victorhernandez-ok2ky]

Yes I fully agree, was awesome, Let´s beg Him to upload again, although it would be for short time

[@ptabduction]

I used to listen to it almost everyday. Please make iy available once again!

[@leo-dv7uh]

@@ptabduction someone else uploaded it, just so you know

[@ptabduction]

@@leo-dv7uh oh yeah man, trust me, I searched for it almost every week. Couldn't miss it! Thank you for the heads up

[@RealArtVandelay]

You ASMR folks are crindgy af.. it's like youre asking for some weird pseudo sensual-pleasure from a perfect stranger, enjoy it if you have to but keep it to yourselves

[@XHobbiesPrime]

I don't even collect vinyl but watching you clean your records is pretty cool. I enjoy your videos.

[@cigarobsession]

Your old vid was gold man, I’ll miss it :(

[@Proskaters6]

Love your and his videos. [=

[@LoveLatanya]

It’s still on KZbin on another channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHXXfGmsaJh3hM0

[@s.ananthkarthikeyan4560]

@@LoveLatanya that account doesn't exist anymore :(

[@AlexCBrandon]

Yes. I went searching for the original and couldn't find it. Sad. But glad you made a new one!

[@rxw5520]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJW6nqeLjc-abq8

[@alwaysasleep]

I don't collect vinyl but I found your channel when your first cleaning video got popular. I realized then you were a cool, chilled out dude with a whole lot of information to share and I've been watching ever since. I'm glad you made this updated video.

[@robinfereday6562]

Always return to watch the fantastic man that was Oddbox Topper RIP a youtube legend gone but never forgotten

[@TheManOnTheHill]

I must say that I absolutely love these kind of videos.

[@subfornoreasonlmao962]

I kid you not I've fallen asleep to your videos more times than I can count, I wish I had a person this relaxing in my life. Your voice melts the tension like butter in the summer

[@tonys8641]

GREAT video!!! Love rewatching this over and over! Peace.

[@probablyanalien0]

You're the Bob Ross of vinyl cleaning. I love these videos. I'd love to see a video of you just cleaning records and rambling about whatever for like an hour

[@jasminealwedyan874]

Thanks for offering alternative and cheap methods for cleaning records. I am on a budget and this really helps.

[@oliveruschmann2644]

Videos like this open up very important places of calm and peace in a time of blind fury on every side. Thank you so much.

[@llJiggyFlyll]

when i first got into vinyl records I screwed up and spent like 15$ just on a fiber glass brush. so i love how you mention so many cheap alternatives showing people they don't need to go crazy with the spending for their hobby.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

This Simply made my day. You sir are a proper gentleman and a genuinely decent human being....a seemingly rare find in today's world. I hope you all peace and happiness. Keep doing what you are doing, you make a lot of people's lives a little brighter, and that is a very fine thing indeed.

[@elliottforan1386]

Thank you very much for posting another cleaning vid!

[@fenrislegacy]

The cleaning TT is a great idea! Providence made it so that I re-watched Topper's video not long after binning a not-worth-fixing Technics SL-B200 with a noisy motor and a dead tonearm. I dug it out, removed the tonearm and installed an On/Off switch. It's perfect for what it needs to perform.

[@CatholicZola]

Hooray hooray! Thank you for this updated video, I really enjoyed watching it! 👁♥️👁️

[@glyph2011]

What a great update! Love your channel. It’s a brilliant way of seeing long forgotten album artwork and artists. I’ve discovered new music thanks to you. :-) Thank you. :-)

[@gercondez957]

Absolute great video! Learned a whole lot of neat tips and tricks that I will start doing myself. Thank you! You are amazing sir.

[@TheRollingStoness]

Thanks for the idea as always .

[@jillbarbuto8463]

I absolutely love your content, I used this method to clean my Night at the Opera record, and now it’s playing perfectly. I also love your voice, there’s just something soothing about it. Keep up the great content, man!

[@skmcc9252]

Another wonderful video .....thanks man, all the way from Australia. Been watching quietly for a long time and just wanted to show my appreciation of the time and effort you put into these videos. Cheers Mate.

[@michiganrecordclub4484]

Awesome new record cleaning video Topper! Good job. Bill

[@KaterinaDeAnnika]

This is another awesome video. I found you with that original cleaning video and am sad it's gone. But I definitely appreciate the new one! Watching your videos this morning set me up for a good first day at a new job. Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@folkarchive739]

Oddbox, you are a gem. Love your videos and your whole approach. Keep on trucking man!

[@wally12345na]

Love the videos sir!! Reminds me of Grandpa and his records, thanks for keeping it all alive in our hearts. Can’t wait for the next vid!

[@dboy6896]

Hey Topper, you are a tremendous service in the community! Stay as cool and gracious as you are. I am looking forward to more down the road. D-boy

[@vampraver]

Love love love this...you are the Bob Ross of vinyl album cleaning. Going to hit the thrift store to get my stuff to clean mine.

[@TheDJRobins]

Thank you for the update. Please keep bringing us these good videos.

[@lawnboyfreak]

I’m glad I wrote down your recipe for the original cleaning solution. It works great. I use it on all my records along with everything mentioned in the old video. Cheers!

[@recordpirate]

Thanks for the instructive video, very helpful! Take care ✌🏽

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Love your cleaning method videos, Topper ! Thanks for doing another one. Really helps to have one of those swivel plate things! Appreciate you sharing your new method. Peace, my friend.

[@benchitek2419]

Big fan of your videos!! Keep 'em coming!!!!

[@charlesdegaulle7558]

Got scared when I saw the original was gone because I still need to clean off some dirty secondhand records I got and saw this. Thanks buddy!

[@Archiewinter920]

Still cleaning mine as in the original video. Works great and costs very little. Good to see this back up. Salut.

[@babaou22]

Thank you for the very helpful information... you really love your vinyl mate

[@mayhembunz8888]

You’re simply awesome!!!!! ✨✨✨✨

[@tomh8482]

Great video topper.The lcd clothes at the dollar shops are great I use them myself.

[@goldenvinylspin]

I really enjoyed watching this video. We are alot alike. I agree with everything you shared. I'm always looking for different things I can use to clean. I have used LCD screen cleaner many times but never made a video on it because I was worried I get some trolls commenting. I recieved the vinyl vac last week and I'm looking forward to giving a review.

[@mopar3402]

love it topper on the red eye and great video to sir

[@Gtrtech]

I use the same mini shop vac method with a wand I made out of one of the attachments and the fiber cloth from a discwasher brush. Mix my own cleaning solution as well. Works great...

[@ronnie5129]

Thanks for this video, an inexpensive and efficient way of cleaning records, thanks,

[@bearvinyl950]

Bless you Sir, Guys like you never had a vinyl revival, you are a true lover of vinyl and music. Much respect. Keep Safe and God Bless.

[@barryfleischer6553]

I really enjoy your videos. They make you feel as if we're just hanging out. I tried the Mr. Clean sponge for my stylus and it works perfectly!! My budget is quite limited so your Dollar Tree ideas really help me out. My turntable is a Scott from 1988, Other than replacing a few wires, Its still spinning my Jazz records all these years. There nothing better than a record, that crackle means great music is about to begin.

[@OlavARod]

Just found your channel! It’s great to watch your videos and I learn a lot. Thank you for making them!

[@Phatty057]

I came to the same idea about the LCD cleaner before I saw your videos....I am glad to see someone else who isn't a snob about this hobby. Keep on Rocking! subbed and look forward to more red-eyed insight from ya. the Magic eraser trick is great as well.

[@toddcherney9304]

Thanks for all the the options for cleaning my records. Cheers!

[@BowHunt1229]

This guy checks out, he has a perfectly clean record

[@onetwothree4917]

Thanks for making another cleaning video oddbox, Really appreciate your videos and for sharing them with us. Many Thanks. From Paul

[@tonymcgeachin9906]

Thanks for the re-do Top. I need one of those vinyl vac attachments, I use a window vac at the moment, it works but I'm not really happy with it. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@stephenmkeer]

I need to look for a cake decorating turntable and some kind of rack for drying my vinyl,thanks for the video.👍

[@christianfasy]

I'm always sad when your videos are over. I love visiting your place.

[@rikstrange662]

Hey I dig where you’re comin from. Got my own method as well. Will try and morph some of your ideas into mine. Thanks. But mainly I dig your presentation style. Very laid back man. Thanks again

[@hijacktheseeyes5064]

loved it! You seem like such a lovely human being, hope you’re having an amazing day 💛

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

man I have learned a lot from your videos. thanks for sharing this with us all. TROLLS SUCK!

[@aedenmatthews2660]

i aspire to be this man when i'm older

[@richardoliverii5407]

Love it when You Pulled out the Discwasher...Been using mine for Decades....I also "stole" your Lazy susan and Letter sorter Idea...Simply Genius

[@MainelyAcresFarmBrooks]

Thanks for another awesome cleaning video, I use your method and it works like a charm!!

[@leo-dv7uh]

Oh a reboot!!!! Thanks for that!

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

Great advice.I like the LCD cleaner you mentioned.

[@swimaugustine]

Great video topper I use a combination of your original cleaning method then finish my Record off with LCD cleaner from the Dollar Tree! Works like a gem😀

[@duanesmith1523]

Great videos. Love them

[@billjannusch]

I really liked your video. I usually use each of the methods at various times. Very enjoyable video. Best wishes..

[@Lip_Ripper.]

Hey, good to see another vinyl cleaning vid! I miss the old ones but I can understand why you took them down. In any case, love the channel man keep it up!

[@xander2399]

Great video man. Simple but effective. Also, I heard the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto playing at the end of the video. That's one of my favorite pieces of all time :)

[@F16tech]

Thank you, Santa! :-) Love the video.

[@Proskaters6]

Please never give into the hate. Positive feedback is the only feedback you need. Love ya brother.

[@josephelliott9206]

Love this man! I would love to sit, chill out, listen to music and just chat with him. I feel like he would have a lot of interesting stories an advice on all kinds of topics.

[@adriandelarosa2537]

One of my fav videos

[@thebeardofpepew4538]

Dude you’re kicking so much ass in this video. Keep up the great vids!

[@9496TULL]

Excellent video topper. I need one of those record vacs. That drink looks great. Cheers

[@mandyeccleston3962]

This was awesome, thanks heaps Topper for the update of your current methods for cleaning vinyl records. Have made notes and brand names, some unfortunately is not available here in Australia so I will have to order OS. But as I have literally 10,000's LP vinyl (all collected from Op shops etc - they had to be in Good to very good condition for me to buy them) I or Mrs will have a LONG way to go to clean them all before playing and cataloging them. Best of luck from Down Under.

[@jamesmatthew01]

RIP my friend

[@RichardMNixon-zh6uz]

Been using your al-kee-haul-water-painting-square method for about six months now. Works fantastic. Chucked the Jet-Dry, though. It was accumulating on the needle about two or three songs in. I just put the albums in a dish-rack for an overnight and they're good to go. Much appreciated, Oddbox.

[@blaster1093]

Great set up! I've got to try that drink first before cleaning my records. 😁😁

[@stephenhood1516]

Great to see another cleaning video Topper, thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping those of us with a love of vinyl to get the best sound from our second hand record purchases. Personally, the first video I saw, the one where you start by apologising for the noise of the heater on what was obviously a old night, to be your finest. What a shame in this technological age, a video put on the Internet with the attention of helping others is subject to personal abuse from these so called trolls. Any criticism, whether constructive or down right abusive hurts, we are all human so I can well understand why you took them down. I certainly appreciate and enjoy all your videos and I'm obviously not alone looking at the figures off all those who subscribe to your channel. Rock on Topper!

[@kfratz6]

Thanks a lot man! Much appreciated!

[@pinarellospeedracer]

So awesome Keep up the great vids

[@StuderRevox]

Please keep them coming! If you find new cleaning methods please share them with us! Ignore all the trolls and whatever! Focus just on the many followers you have. We love your videos and I personally love the cleaning videos. Thanks

[@bensummers563]

I noticed you’ve got a Kalimba on your work bench there. Very cool! I just got one myself, and I’ve been having fun learning to play it

[@supremebonkripper7460]

Too bad about the last vid but am i happy to see a new one!!!

[@vinylvac]

Thank you for the shout-out!

[@JessHull]

this seems like a good idea, I'm going to try this.

[@BigSwifty500]

Record cleaning with Uncle Jessie 😊. I love this guy!

[@351lrs]

Thank you sir for your wisdom...thanks for your video and love of old records..I learned a few things....The Red Eye made me think of my late father Barry...Dads favorite thing was playing the Hank Williams Jr. Greatest Hits Album and drinking a Red Eye...Thanks for showing us how the old school does it..your one cool dude no matter what them damn trolls say about you..party on and spin a record for me my friend.

[@mexiatexas1]

Great likeness with The Shroud of Turin. Enjoyed the video. The power of Christ compels you to do more... T

[@svenschwingel8632]

I really enjoy your no-bullshit approach. It is a welcome alternative to those posh audiophiles ... or audiophools 😉

[@stephenmahlstedt8533]

Excellent video, man. Thanks for making it. I’ve been struggling to find an effective method that doesn’t involve a $600 device. So, I just ordered a low-profile cake stand turntable, a 1.75 HP shop vac and the Vinyl Vac 33 along with their concentrated solution. I recently learned how to better store my records by putting 3 mil outer sleeves and swapping out all my paper inner sleeves for MoFi archive sleeves. Now it’s time to up my cleaning game. Cheers!!! I need to try that Clamato/beer cocktail as well :)

[@TrippinGnome]

Excellent, another great video! Everyone eventually comes up with what works for them, wife says my way is OCD nuts 😂

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

I do the same minus the cake stand and vac. I just dry mine with 2 different microfibre towels. One for the first part and one for the rinse with distilled water. Leave to air dry under a fan on low. I use a magic eraser to clean my stylus too. Some people spend way too much and are way too fussy about cleaning records imo. These methods are absolutely fine, but sometimes you get some deep stuck on crud that can't be seen by eye baked into the grooves and these require an ultrasonic clean, but for 98% of dirty records this method is enough. Thanks Topper Cool video

[@tannerslomko]

Hope you’re doing well, Topper. Love these videos.

[@joseaavellanet4322]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@b50262]

Just subbed. I Like the no BS approach. Reminds me of the Dude.

[@JonackFilm]

Thank you very much