I've been reading this thread with more than just a passing intrest.
After twenty-five years I'm delving back into vinyl.
New TT, phono stage and only a fleeting memory of my pre-play routine.
I've only about twenty albums left (the rest were stolen many moons ago) and they've NEVER been cleaned.
The last component (new needle) will be in this week and the vinyl system will be ready for play. Abeit on dirty albums.
Everyone seems to be pleased with the results of this two step process and to my way of thinking the basic concept makes sense.
I'd like to get some, I'll pay for it.
How?
Also, should new (as in just out of the wrapper) albums be washed prior to use?