Record cleaning - what's your method?

bdm105 said:
Weird coincidence. The small bottle I use for the TTVJ is constantly getting stuff floating. It's happening when it's in the dark so I'm guessing it has something to do with the plastic bottle. Anyone want to link me the exact bottle they use to spray the TTVJ onto a record?
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ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE, Squeeze Bottle Medical Label Tattoo (250ml / 8oz / 1 Bottle): Amazon.com: Home Improvement

ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE, Squeeze Bottle Medical Label Tattoo (250ml / 8oz / 1 Bottle): Amazon.com: Home Improvement
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I had a specific squeeze bottle that had this issue, but I replaced it and haven't had problems since. I think it just happened to pick up compatible spores while it was open at some point, and they found the fluid to be a pleasant medium.
 
................almost two years on one batch, 1 gallon stored in a cool, dry, dark place, fill goose neck bottle when needed, that is also stored in a cool, dry, dark place. No issues, no fungus in all that time, just happy clean records ;)
 
AnthonyI said:
This popped up on Amazon, looked like it might be something you DIY folks might be interested in.

Amazon.com: Nosound Label Saver Album LP Vinyl Clean Record Cleaning Protector Waterproof Clamp Care (PJ476): Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: Nosound Label Saver Album LP Vinyl Clean Record Cleaning Protector Waterproof Clamp Care (PJ476): Home Audio & Theater
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That’s so expensive!

Side note, does anyone know anywhere I can find a label saver that fits 78s? The label saver I have for 12” records is way too big for the 78s. I also just clean 78s In soap and water but does anyone have a better way?
 
I use different methods depending on record condition.

For new or relatively clean records, I use LJC recipe solution and vacuum on an Okki Nokki.

For moderately dusty records I remove dust first with a discwasher brush then same steps as above.

For really dirty LPs or those that have been cleaned and still have surface noise I use Audio Intelligent 3 step process with Okki Nokki. The enzyme cleaner does a pretty good job in my experience, but there are always records that will be noisy no matter what.
 
Those far smarter than I - can you tell me exactly how you use tergitol? I've done a lot of research. Sounds like you just mix some with distilled water? If I don't have a spin clean/VPI, how would you use the solution? Just wash it on? Appreciate any answers here.
 
scotthilk said:
Those far smarter than I - can you tell me exactly how you use tergitol? I've done a lot of research. Sounds like you just mix some with distilled water? If I don't have a spin clean/VPI, how would you use the solution? Just wash it on? Appreciate any answers here.
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I hand wash with Tergikleen (tergitol blend from Amazon) solution diluted in distilled water in a 16 oz spray bottle (usually put 4 or 5 drops of the concentrate in). I also have a label saver that I throw on and then spray the record down with the solution and run the brush with the grooves around the record about 10 times or so. Then I submerge the records in a 12” cake pan filled with more distilled water to rinse. I let them air dry in a dishwashing drying rack. Super basic but I get pretty good results.

VPI replacement brush (VPI HW-16.5, 17 & 27 Record Brush for 12" Vinyl)
 
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