Record cleaning - what's your method?

Still a Spin-Clean user here - haven't got the urge to upgrade just yet. Looking at all the grossness at the bottom of the tub after a session is very satisfying, haha...

Hunt EDA Mark 6 brush before playing. Stylus brush at the start of every spinning session.
 
oldschoolkirby said:
Still a Spin-Clean user here - haven't got the urge to upgrade just yet. Looking at all the grossness at the bottom of the tub after a session is very satisfying, haha...

Hunt EDA Mark 6 brush before playing. Stylus brush at the start of every spinning session.
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I love your video.



This is the one I am leaning towards getting. This video just confirms it for me.
 
Okki Nokki vacuum machine. I use Okki Nokki's own solution, mixed with purified water. Works a charm, I think. I replace the "lips" on the vacuum every once in a while. Always re-sleeve in Mofi inner sleeves.
 
MikeH said:
I have a VPI that I got for a really cheap deal on Amazon awhile back. I use a combo of the MoFi Super Deep Cleaner and Super Record Wash. Was wondering though how long people leave on Super Deep Cleaner before vacuuming and using the wash? I have heard a lot of varying opinions on the matter but was wondering if anybody has a go-to method for it?
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When I used it, I left it on for 3-5 minutes.
 
HiFi Guy said:
I use a VPI 16.5 and TTVJ extra strength as well.

For those that care (I do) both the Okki Nokki and Nitty Gritty Pure 2 cleaning fluids contain alcohol. I avoid it, but I'd use either before I didn't clean at all.
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Interesting. Maybe I need to check for alternatives to the Okki solution. Not that many available locally here. TTVJ is available online perhaps?
 
So on a budget of $200 or less, and wanting to keep it self-contained (i.e. I don't want to have to go buy a shop vac - explaining that to the wife isn't worth the hassle) - what are the recommendations? Is a Record Doctor V worth the extra expense over a Spin Clean? Is there something else I should be looking at?

I should note that I'd ultimately like a Okki Nokki or similar, but dropping that type of cash isn't in the cards right now with my other vinyl needs.
 
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wmeugene said:
So on a budget of $200 or less, and wanting to keep it self-contained (i.e. I don't want to have to go buy a shop vac - explaining that to the wife isn't worth the hassle) - what are the recommendations? Is a Record Doctor V worth the extra expense over a Spin Clean? Is there something else I should be looking at?

I should note that I'd ultimately like a Okki Nokki or similar, but dropping that type of cash isn't in the cards right now with my other vinyl needs.
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You can get small shop vacs for $30 and under. They are really easy to explain. They can clean wet spills as well as stuff you’d rather not with your main vac like behind appliances, leaves, etc. etc. I mean, you could get the shop vac well ahead of the RCM and stealth that expense completely. Once you have a shop vac look at the squeaky clean system. Even with the vac it is in your budget.
 
wooha said:
Record Doctor V with TTVJ, mixed extra strength. I think I'm only about 20% through the TTVJ mix after 250-300 records. Absolutely zero issues or complaints.

Contemplated a DIY ultrasonic system for a time but I lost interest/couldn't find enough data to prove extra benefit vs. added cost and time.
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How long have you had your Record Doctor V, mine is about a year old, it seems to work well, but I saw something recently about it potentially molding on the inside and it's not like I can open it up to check

I also bought a small spray bottle and I use that to get the cleaner on the record
 
dansomeone said:
Todd the Vinyl Junkie (TTVJAudio.com) is offering a rare sale this weekend, 15% OFF with code MemorialDay2019.

EDIT: Tested and working as of Sunday the 27th, it essentially works out to free shipping on a single bottle of the cleaning concentrate.
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Hey @HiFi Guy with this code I can get a bottle of the TTVJ mix and a VPI 16.5 for $637.49. Free shipping isn't showing up but I'll call and see if they'll still give it to me. At that price should I pull the trigger or should I go with your dude?
 
Enoch said:
How long have you had your Record Doctor V, mine is about a year old, it seems to work well, but I saw something recently about it potentially molding on the inside and it's not like I can open it up to check

I also bought a small spray bottle and I use that to get the cleaner on the record
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A little over a year and a half. No idea about mold either, but I haven't seen signs of any.
 
wooha said:
A little over a year and a half. No idea about mold either, but I haven't seen signs of any.
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The video I saw (granted I have no idea how it was treated prior to the video) there was no outward sign of mold but there was inside
 
So I'm getting supplies for my Squeaky Clean and have a question. I ordered the TTVJ Vinyl Zyme concentrate. Once mixed with the distilled water how long does the mixture stay good?

Also I thought I read in the old Squeaky Clean thread that some people did a cycle with the cleaner mix and then another with straight distilled water. Is this necessary or just an extra optional step?
 
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