tt1man:
The following link is to a "label saver" that I use when hosing down LP's with with either the water tap or a Waterpik (the teeth cleaning gizmo).
The link is to the "Groovmaster" on Amazon, but there are other like items offered as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Groovmaster-Label-Saver-Record-Cleaner/dp/B00NP0QAOW
I always rinse used LP's with water, before applying a brush, in the event that there are small hard particles which would otherwise scratch the vinyl if I started out with a brush or cloth.
It takes more time (the Groovmaster), but then I don't have to worry about mucking up the labels with water or my DIY cleaner.
I use this with tap water followed with the DIY cleaner (made with filtered tap water) and brushes (rinse with filtered tap water as well).
No RCM (can't stand the noise) and still get excellent results.
DeKay
The following link is to a "label saver" that I use when hosing down LP's with with either the water tap or a Waterpik (the teeth cleaning gizmo).
The link is to the "Groovmaster" on Amazon, but there are other like items offered as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Groovmaster-Label-Saver-Record-Cleaner/dp/B00NP0QAOW
I always rinse used LP's with water, before applying a brush, in the event that there are small hard particles which would otherwise scratch the vinyl if I started out with a brush or cloth.
It takes more time (the Groovmaster), but then I don't have to worry about mucking up the labels with water or my DIY cleaner.
I use this with tap water followed with the DIY cleaner (made with filtered tap water) and brushes (rinse with filtered tap water as well).
No RCM (can't stand the noise) and still get excellent results.
DeKay