Cleaning records?
Jan 29, 2016 6:11:40 GMT
Post by xreganx on Jan 29, 2016 6:11:40 GMT
This seems to be something not really discussed amongst hardcore record collectors, which i find odd, because on other types of vinyl forums people seem to go on and on about how important it is to clean their $2 Pink Floyd record that is pressed out of a bazillion. Yet people that have rare records worth in the thousands of dollars don't seem to talk about the importance of looking after or cleaning records.
So do you clean your records, if so how?
I use to just use one of those clothes you clean glasses with to lightly remove excess dust, but a few months ago I bought myself a brush and some actual record clearer.
The brush is great for removing dust on the record and I now use it most of the time whenever I put a record on. The spray cleaner I rarely use and only really use it when there is built up grime. The Discord 7"s I bought recently, particularly the Youth Brigade and Government Issue 7"s were covered in filth. Spray the cloth that came with the cleaner, give the record a wipe (avoiding the label) and they look and play as good as new.
So do you clean your records, if so how?
I use to just use one of those clothes you clean glasses with to lightly remove excess dust, but a few months ago I bought myself a brush and some actual record clearer.
The brush is great for removing dust on the record and I now use it most of the time whenever I put a record on. The spray cleaner I rarely use and only really use it when there is built up grime. The Discord 7"s I bought recently, particularly the Youth Brigade and Government Issue 7"s were covered in filth. Spray the cloth that came with the cleaner, give the record a wipe (avoiding the label) and they look and play as good as new.
