Best way to clean records

Ditto on the Record Research products.

I did the DIY route and have about $50 bucks in my vaccum record cleaner. The only complaint I have with the DIY is that the motors can be alot noisier than what you will find on the VPI and other RCMs. Mine works great otherwise. Also, I use a VPI brush with my DIY RCM.

Another Record Research fan, great products.

For vacuuming on the cheap, go to to Walmart and buy the little 1HP Shop Vac for $25. Pick up some self-stick felt too. Cut pieces to cover the bottom edges of the main attachment that comes with the Shop Vac, the one that's about 2" x 6". (Other people modify the crevice tool, but the main attachment works fine for me. YMMV.)

Apply your RRL solutions manually. I use the Last brushes recommended by 4yanx, a separate brush for each solution. Vacuum off after each application. Using a GroovMaster keeps the labels dry and gives you something to hold onto and spint the record with.

Vacuum your applicator brushes and the felt on the vacuum attachment frequently, especially after any notably dirty side. Store the brushes and attachments in seperate ziplock bags to keep them clean.

This is probably slower than using a machine, but I think it works just as well.

Thanks, Dopogue, for correcting my error on the Record Doctor.

Aaron

VPI 16.5 is reliable and does a great job. It gets my vote. Also, the unit's enclosure is easy to laminate with a wood or synthetic veneer if its stock black appearance doesn't appeal to you. Best Regards,

Yet another Record Research Labs fan. No sonic signature, no residue left behind that takes multiple rinse cycles, nothing that disolves the plasticizers in the vinyl compound, and it's completely safe to use on 78's too. I've poured my bottle of Disc Doctor down the drain. What am I going to do, give it to a friend?