Recorded Cleaning Machnies

My only contribution here is to amplify the excellent points already raised.  I use a VPI MW-1 Cyclone for pre-clean, rinse, (a second pre-clean if the record is very dirty, rinse, second clean, then final rinse and dry. I use a HumminGuru Nova for the final rinse, then back to the VPI for dry.  All fluids as defined by Neil's post and in his book.  This is quite easy to do, takes perhaps 5-6 minutes per record total.  I will opine from my experience: 

1.  Neil's book is invaluable

2.  If you are on the horns of a dilemma between a scrub and vac machine and an ultrasonic machine, ask yourself if you intend to clean only new or near new records, for which the US machine should be preferred, or if you have or intend to buy old/dirty records, for which the vac machine should be preferred.  If you are not sure because you are just starting out, I recommend a vac machine because it is more versatile.

@tablejockey,

For the price, the HumminGuru Nova has an updated higher operating frequency 

FYI, the new HG-Nova does not use a higher frequency, it's the same kHz and power as the original.  Download and compare the two operating manuals: HumminGuru Owner's Manual.  The Nova adds some convenience features, uses a wall-wart versus a brick power supply, and makes cleaning 45-records easier.  

"Recorded Cleaning Machnies"

Cool, they must on record and clean super fast .... 

I have a Clearaudio Double Matrix Pro Sonic (long name) cleaning machine, and I like it very much. It does both mechanical and sonic cleaning/drying on both sides of an LP  at the same time. I had a VPI 16.5 for many years and this is much easier in my old age.

The iSonic is a great machine. I wrote about it extensively here on Agon.  I clean 7 records at a time and use filtered tap water. Records come out shiny, glossy and sound noticeably better after a 10 minute clean followed by an 8 minute rinse and the rapid spin air dry that takes about 3-5 minutes.  Highly recommended !