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Just finished side 1 of the IR box and there's a fair amount of crackle 😓 thankfully I can tell it's not the pressing and just debris on the discs. Unfortunately though I don't really have a good cleaning method on hand to safely get all the dust off... suggestions? Clearly I'm reluctant to experiment considering what I'm working with here.
 
gaporter said:
Just finished side 1 of the IR box and there's a fair amount of crackle 😓 thankfully I can tell it's not the pressing and just debris on the discs. Unfortunately though I don't really have a good cleaning method on hand to safely get all the dust off... suggestions? Clearly I'm reluctant to experiment considering what I'm working with here.
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Sounds like it may be dirty. Maybe one of the members here can help you out in cleaning it?
 
gaporter said:
Just finished side 1 of the IR box and there's a fair amount of crackle 😓 thankfully I can tell it's not the pressing and just debris on the discs. Unfortunately though I don't really have a good cleaning method on hand to safely get all the dust off... suggestions? Clearly I'm reluctant to experiment considering what I'm working with here.
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Id not mess with cleaning beyond brushing with a record brush if you don’t have the gear to do it. I’d not mess with cleaning a record at all without at least a spin clean or, one better, an RCM. Also never use tap water on records, the minerals add to the crackle...
 
ThePakoBuelna said:
Sounds like it may be dirty. Maybe one of the members here can help you out in cleaning it?
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Maybe 🤔 although I admit I am hesitant to send it out again after just getting it lol. After the mess that landed on my doorstep yesterday I've been stressed that this would show up the same way. I'M VERY PROTECTIVE OF MY BABY AND I'VE ONLY KNOWN IT FOR 40 MINUTES OKAY
 
Joe Mac said:
Id not mess with cleaning beyond brushing with a record brush if you don’t have the gear to do it. I’d not mess with cleaning a record at all without at least a spin clean or, one better, an RCM. Also never use tap water on records, the minerals add to the crackle...
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I've heavily been considering getting a vacuum type cleaner. Is there a fairly affordable one you can point me to or is getting a decent one going to cost an absolute fortune? I've found this and it has decent reviews but I'm on the fence
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Vinylbug the Vacuum Powered Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine | Etsy

*Update: Vinylbug now ships with our white mesh fabric installed instead of microfiber. If you are into vinyl like we are, then you know how important clean records are. Clean vinyl enhances your listening experience and extends the longevity of your stylus. Most collectors agree that a vacuum
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gaporter said:
I've heavily been considering getting a vacuum type cleaner. Is there a fairly affordable one you can point me to or is getting a decent one going to cost an absolute fortune? I've found this and it has decent reviews but I'm on the fence
www.etsy.com

Vinylbug the Vacuum Powered Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine | Etsy

*Update: Vinylbug now ships with our white mesh fabric installed instead of microfiber. If you are into vinyl like we are, then you know how important clean records are. Clean vinyl enhances your listening experience and extends the longevity of your stylus. Most collectors agree that a vacuum
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People on here use the squeaky clean which is a similar idea of a 3D printed vac cleaner that you have to buy your own wet/dry vac for. I don’t trust them and also don’t trust myself to both keep the vacuuum arm still whilst had rotating the record, it seems like a recipe for disaster in my mind. The squeaky clean crew absolutely reject my position but also haven’t put my mind to rest. I’d personally only go rcm for one of the purpose built ones but yeah not so cheap. If looking for a value for money option Id personally always say go spin clean, I have been impressed with mine over the last 2 years.
 
Joe Mac said:
People on here use the squeaky clean which is a similar idea of a 3D printed vac cleaner that you have to buy your own wet/dry vac for. I don’t trust them and also don’t trust myself to both keep the vacuuum arm still whilst had rotating the record, it seems like a recipe for disaster in my mind. The squeaky clean crew absolutely reject my position but also haven’t put my mind to rest. I’d, personally only go rcm for one of the proposed built ones but yeah not so cheap. If looking for a value for money option Id personally always say go spin clean, I have been impressed with mine over the last 2 years.
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I will be honest I've heard much talk of the spin clean but I'm not 100% how it works 😶 i just know it requires a fluid and, presumably, some spinning is involved.
 
gaporter said:
I will be honest I've heard much talk of the spin clean but I'm not 100% how it works 😶 i just know it requires a fluid and, presumably, some spinning is involved.
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It’s a bath with 2 rollers and 2 brushes. You put in the brushes and rollers, fill the bath to the line with water, put a cap of cleaning fluid over the brushes. The record slots into the rollers and between the two brushes. You spin it, it cleans.

They advertise 50 cleans a bath but given the funk at the bottom after 20 that’s the very max I’d do per bath.

It comes with two special cloths that you use to dry. I cover my dining table with microfibre cloths and leave the records on them for 10-15 mins after cleaning a batch to air dry.
 
Joe Mac said:
It’s a bath with 2 rollers and 2 brushes. You put in the brushes and rollers, fill the bath to the line with water, put a cap of cleaning fluid over the brushes. The record slots into the rollers and between the two brushes. You spin it, it cleans.

They advertise 50 cleans a bath but given the funk at the bottom after 20 that’s the very max I’d do per bath.

It comes with two special cloths that you use to dry. I cover my dining table with microfibre cloths and leave the records on them for 10-15 mins after cleaning a batch to air dry.
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I am also watching some dude on youtube demonstrate how to use it, lol

I will likely invest in one, though tbh the idea of getting records wet is still weird to me, I don't why but it feels like going against everything I've learned about records o_O lol
 
gaporter said:
I am also watching some dude on youtube demonstrate how to use it, lol

I will likely invest in one, though tbh the idea of getting records wet is still weird to me, I don't why but it feels like going against everything I've learned about records o_O lol
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Spin clean is the best record accessory I’ve ever brought ..it’s rescued so many used records ...and works a treat on new vinyl which is usually really dirty ...
 
Joe Mac said:
It’s a bath with 2 rollers and 2 brushes. You put in the brushes and rollers, fill the bath to the line with water, put a cap of cleaning fluid over the brushes. The record slots into the rollers and between the two brushes. You spin it, it cleans.

They advertise 50 cleans a bath but given the funk at the bottom after 20 that’s the very max I’d do per bath.

It comes with two special cloths that you use to dry. I cover my dining table with microfibre cloths and leave the records on them for 10-15 mins after cleaning a batch to air dry.
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I use a plastic dish rack for the air drying. I also use a spray bottle and hit it with distilled water after it comes out the spin clean to make sure all the fluid/junk is removed.
 
gaporter said:
I am also watching some dude on youtube demonstrate how to use it, lol

I will likely invest in one, though tbh the idea of getting records wet is still weird to me, I don't why but it feels like going against everything I've learned about records o_O lol
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When you see the filth at the bottom of the spin clean you will be super happy you invested in one. I was super skeptical at first and didn’t want to spend the $80 for one but after my first round of washing I was convinced I made the right choice.
 
feesrevenge said:
When you see the filth at the bottom of the spin clean you will be super happy you invested in one. I was super skeptical at first and didn’t want to spend the $80 for one but after my first round of washing I was convinced I made the right choice.
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Yep after a couple of rounds of cleaning the thick residue of oily gunk stuck to the bottom of the basin is certainly eye opening
 
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