RECORD CLEANING GUIDES

Don't Let Dirty Records Spoil The Vibe

Dirty Records Suck

A little surface noise is part and parcel and part of the charm of music on vinyl. 

As John Peel once said, “Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don’t have any surface noise. I said, ‘Listen, mate, life has surface noise.”

But there’s a fine line between analog warmth and unlistenable noise. 

The good news is, record cleaning doesn’t have to be difficult.

We’ve compiled the very best tips, trick, and professional advice to get your records sound at their best quickly so that you can get back to enjoying the music.

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Best Record Cleaning Guides

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Marc Henshall

How to Clean Vinyl Records – The Ultimate Guide

Vinyl records are more popular than ever. Their distinctive sound, and immersive, tactile listening experience has solidified the format as the ultimate way to own music. When properly looked after, your vinyl record collection will last a lifetime and beyond, and a huge part of this is keeping your vinyl clean. Most importantly of all, clean vinyl records sound amazing,

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Marc Henshall

Is it safe to clean vinyl records with alcohol?

There is much debate among the vinyl community around the use of alcohol to clean vinyl records. Isopropyl alcohol, in particular, is popular with many collectors as a key ingredient in homemade record cleaning solutions. But is it safe? Some collectors swear by it, others warn of potential hazards. To help shed some light on the topic, we’ve done a

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Marc Henshall

Top Record Cleaning Tools Every Vinyl Enthusiast Should Own

Keeping your vinyl records clean is one of the most important aspects of collecting music on wax. It not only ensures that your records will sound great, but it also affects how long they will last – and, how long your stylus will last. Like any process in life, you’ll need the right tools for the job. Below is a

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Marc Henshall

How to Clean Vinyl Records, Quickly and Easily

A clean, well looked after vinyl record is a joy to behold, and in my opinion, the best way to experience your favorite music as the artist intended. Dirty records, on the other hand, will quickly have you reaching for the mute button. If you’ve just started your vinyl hobby—or you’ve recently rekindled the old record flame—the chances are you’ve come across

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Marc Henshall

Best Vinyl Record Cleaning Machines

If you’re the proud owner of a large vinyl record collection, or you want to step up your record cleaning game, a record cleaning machine is one of the best investments you can make. Yes, they require some investment up-front, but in the name of priceless record preservation and the pursuit of audio nirvana, they are worth every penny.  There

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Marc Henshall

Record Cleaning Machines vs Cleaning Records by Hand

There is undoubtedly more than one way to clean a vinyl record. Collectors will debate until the end of time about the best methods and tools, but in the main, there are two core approaches: either manual cleaning by hand or using a record cleaning machine. But which method is best? Should you invest in a record cleaning machine? Given

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Marc Henshall

Best Record Cleaning Kits – Bring Your Vinyl Back to Life

Keeping your vinyl records clean is essential if you want to enjoy the best possible sound from your collection. Even the most careful collectors will occasionally find they need to give their records a quick pass through a record cleaner to eliminate annoying pops and clicks. The best record cleaning kits get the job done quickly and safely without causing

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Marc Henshall

Best Ultrasonic Record Cleaners for Super-Clean Vinyl

Ultrasonic cleaning for vinyl records has grown immensely in popularity over recent years. The practice is a mainstay of the jewelry industry, favored for its ability to clean intricate, small crevices at a microscopic level.  Ultrasonic works by using high-frequency pressure sound waves to agitate a liquid, producing tiny cavitation bubbles. Lots of tiny bubbles produce forces that help to

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How Often Should You Clean Vinyl Records

Cleaning vinyl records is a necessary part of the vinyl hobby. For some, it puts them off record collecting entirely, while for others, it’s all part of the tactile nature of the format and a large part of its appeal. In essence, restoring an old record can be very rewarding. But how often should you clean vinyl records? Is there

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