Cleaning records. How often really?

I VPI mine once and then LAST them. Never clean them again,
unless they need it, but like Kgturner said, "they never
do". I do dry brush them before and after I play them
with an Audioquest or Decca brush.

I agree with both Mofimadness and Kgturner. One good clean and then anti-static brush before each play after that. If your records become so dirty after that which requires more cleaning by a RCM then the problem is with you and not your records.
Regards,

What I hear so far is the opposite but just as extreme approach to cleaning records before each play. This is unlikely to be correct, especially if you have a high resolution system and good hearring.

Dear Inna,
You've just forced me to publish (check out the new thread) :)

Cheers,

FWIW, I have cleaned all my LPs with an ultrasonic system, applied LAST mold release (only to new, sealed & unplayed records), treated them with LAST preservative and used a ZeroStat before putting them in anti-static sleeves. I still use an old-school Discwasher brush with LAST standard cleaning fluid before every play, and have for 30+ years. All of my records still sound like new and are virtually dead silent. Almost everyone else here will disagree in one or more particulars, but what I do works for me.

You pays your money and takes your chances. Good luck & happy listening!