Record cleaning - what's your method?

[AnthonyI]

But then you don't filter the water between cycles.

DOAH!! I thought what @Melt Face Molly Drop thought, that it filtered through when it drained.

 

[AnthonyI]

@AnthonyI do you vac clean records before using the the ultra sonic?

I haven't, wanna give the Guru a fair shake of cleans and spins to see how they sound without a "scrub", so to speak. We'll see how it goes.

 

[Vinyl&Kicks86]

my local shop does that vacs then uses ultrasonic.i was talking to him about stepping my cleaning game up and he actually rec'ed a vac system over a ultrasonic.he said a vac system gets rid of oils that which a ultrasonic can't do and he felt in his opinion he got better results with a vac system alone when not using the combined methods.i know this is mostly his opinion of which is the better method.

 

[OMC]

my local shop does that vacs then uses ultrasonic.i was talking to him about stepping my cleaning game up and he actually rec'ed a vac system over a ultrasonic.he said a vac system gets rid of oils that which a ultrasonic can't do and he felt in his opinion he got better results with a vac system alone when not using the combined methods.i know this is mostly his opinion of which is the better method.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

 

[tvham]

Honestly, using the corner of the container to pour works better than the actual "spout" part of it.

Ooh, so when the water is returned automatically, it does not return back through the filter, but through those holes. Now that makes sense. But I've found that water easily seeps through the cracks of the container, so that's also really unfortunate that it's re-introducing dirty water back into the basin. I think I just need to clean the basin more often, how are you doing that, just a microfiber towel with the little wand thing?

As @Hemotep says you need to pour through the filter, the water doesn't filter as it's returned to the small basin. What works best for me is to pour the water into the machine very slowly while holding the lid down tight to avoid water spilling out the sides since the lid doesn't really have a tight fit.

 

[Vinyl&Kicks86]

if ya don't mind me asking how much did ya pay for the humminguru nova total shipped+tax?

 

[AnthonyI]

my local shop does that vacs then uses ultrasonic.i was talking to him about stepping my cleaning game up and he actually rec'ed a vac system over a ultrasonic.he said a vac system gets rid of oils that which a ultrasonic can't do and he felt in his opinion he got better results with a vac system alone when not using the combined methods.i know this is mostly his opinion of which is the better method.

As a shop taking in more used records in all sorts of condition I can see an RCM being more up to the task overall. I think they'll both have their place, but with new albums outpacing used in my collection the ease and convenience, and effectiveness of course, are hard to dismiss. That said, much like the flattening options, it does expand your used buying options a bit, having the means to "better" some well loved LPs

if ya don't mind me asking how much did ya pay for the humminguru nova total shipped+tax?

$787

 

[Hemotep]

Ooh, so when the water is returned automatically, it does not return back through the filter, but through those holes. Now that makes sense. But I've found that water easily seeps through the cracks of the container, so that's also really unfortunate that it's re-introducing dirty water back into the basin. I think I just need to clean the basin more often, how are you doing that, just a microfiber towel with the little wand thing?

Yeah, that's a design change I'd like to see. Either it filters on its way back or they fix the leaky seal on the front when you pour it out the spout.

I do just wipe the inside out with a microfiber cloth and the wand... Well actually a chopstick because I don't know where I put the wand

 

[Melt Face Molly Drop]

Yeah, that's a design change I'd like to see. Either it filters on its way back or they fix the leaky seal on the front when you pour it out the spout.

I do just wipe the inside out with a microfiber cloth and the wand... Well actually a chopstick because I don't know where I put the wand

My wand, too, is MIA.

 

[jt4527]

And mine!

 

[kvetcha]

DOAH!! I thought what @Melt Face Molly Drop thought, that it filtered through when it drained.

There is a very coarse filter at the bottom of the washing tank to catch larger debris, but anything finer is caught by the filter in the reservoir when you re-decant it.

 

[Angsty]

my local shop does that vacs then uses ultrasonic.i was talking to him about stepping my cleaning game up and he actually rec'ed a vac system over a ultrasonic.he said a vac system gets rid of oils that which a ultrasonic can't do and he felt in his opinion he got better results with a vac system alone when not using the combined methods.i know this is mostly his opinion of which is the better method.

My RCM also does a better job of eliminating greasy fingerprints than the HG; it's also faster per record. The HG is more convenient and cleans deeper in the groove. I'd use a motor-driven RCM if I had a record shop.

 

[Angsty]

My RCM also does a better job of eliminating greasy fingerprints than the HG; it's also faster per record. The HG is more convenient and cleans deeper in the groove. I'd use a motor-driven RCM if I had a record shop.

BTW, I still don't use my RCM much - even for greasy fingerprints. I spot clean those with cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth, then pop the record into the HG.

 

[kvetcha]

BTW, I still don't use my RCM much - even for greasy fingerprints. I spot clean those with cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth, then pop the record into the HG.

ditto

 

[Piratenovelist]

Y'all make me smile and it was just what I needed!

Have been reading some reviews on the Record Doctor V and noticed a review that mentioned that the top plate lifted up and that was causing mold to start growing in the machine. Has this happened before?

Also I am very thankful for the other suggestions I am looking into those as well!

LE BUMP of my question haha

 

[Angsty]

Y'all make me smile and it was just what I needed!

Have been reading some reviews on the Record Doctor V and noticed a review that mentioned that the top plate lifted up and that was causing mold to start growing in the machine. Has this happened before?

Also I am very thankful for the other suggestions I am looking into those as well!

I saw the same review and pried open my RD-V to see what was happening. There was no mold in my machine but the water collection tube did need to be glued down as it was wobbly.

 

[Piratenovelist]

I saw the same review and pried open my RD-V to see what was happening. There was no mold in my machine but the water collection tube did need to be glued down as it was wobbly.

Thank you!
I am still between the Vevor and the RD-V.
I am leaning for either or depending on the day.

Would getting the Vevor and then also the Vinyl Vac eventually give me the best of both worlds?

 

[Piratenovelist]

I have made a decision and have gotten the RD-V. Have cleaned two records so far and I am finding the process pretty easy

 

[Angsty]

I have made a decision and have gotten the RD-V. Have cleaned two records so far and I am finding the process pretty easy

The RD-V is easy to use and does a decent job. If you have an advanced profile stylus, try playing older records that you have cleaned to see if the stylus collects dirt. If so, adjust your cleaning process to get deeper cleaning. You might not ever see an issue with a more common elliptical (or spherical) stylus.

 

[Piratenovelist]

The RD-V is easy to use and does a decent job. If you have an advanced profile stylus, try playing older records that you have cleaned to see if the stylus collects dirt. If so, adjust your cleaning process to get deeper cleaning. You might not ever see an issue with a more common elliptical (or spherical) stylus.

I have the Grado Green! Thanks for the advice!