Vinyl cleaning advice needed...
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OK, all you vinyl users, what do you use to keep your records clean? I've seen spray/cloth or brush options from companies like discwasher. Or is there a good DIY method/solution a person can use to keep the grooves clean?
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Re: Vinyl cleaning advice needed...
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Hello, I have been using a cleaning machine called a GEM dandy for the last 2 years in conjunction with Disc Doctor cleaning fluid. I had previously used a VPI, and the end result doesn't even get close to what the GEM can do. http://www.gmanalog.com/Here is a review http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/gem/dandy_2.html
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thanks for the info, I should have been a little more clear. I'm looking for a DIY cheap method. I recently purchased a USB Turntable from Ion to put my old vinyl into Itunes and create MP3. I've since read 4 good reviews on using a mild warm solution with a few drops of dishwashing soap, to make them like new. One article came from a guy that has thousands of vinyl clear back to the 60's and he has never had a problem, contrary to what some of the "spinners" say.
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I read (and can't recall) that you can use distilled water and dilute a specific vinyl cleaning fluid that makes a LOT of fluid. It's cheap. I'll post if I can remember.
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Years ago when I had vinyl, I just used water and dawn dish detergent and a soft cloth. I did this for years and never experienced any problems with this method.
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that is what I've been reading, as long as you are careful to not get the labels wet, and rinse well in a shallow container, it appears it does a great job at getting deep dust/grime out of the grooves.
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Not counting that nice bubbly and colorful sound it provides!
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I've used Goo Gone on really dirty albums with good success. Afterward I do a warm water rinse.
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...for clean highs and helps eliminate any muddiness...
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thanks guys, I've also been reading about ways to help flatten warped records, very interesting...
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