13 guides
- Record Cleaning
Spin-Clean vs Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
Spin-Clean manual washer vs an ultrasonic record cleaner: how each works, effort, water, size, and which collection each suits.
- Record Cleaning
Carbon Fiber vs Velvet Record Brush
Carbon fibre vs velvet record brushes: how each removes dust, static, use with fluid, technique, and which to choose for daily use.
- Record Cleaning
HumminGuru vs Degritter: Which Ultrasonic Cleaner Fits You?
HumminGuru vs Degritter compared: cleaning method, drying, capacity, upkeep and who each ultrasonic record cleaner suits, with honest trade-offs.
- Record Cleaning
Is the HumminGuru Worth It? An Honest Look
Is the HumminGuru ultrasonic record cleaner worth it? What it does well, where it falls short, upkeep, and who should buy a manual washer instead.
- Record Cleaning
Spin-Clean Complete Kit vs Deluxe Kit: Which to Buy
Spin-Clean Complete Kit vs Deluxe Kit: what each box includes, when the extra fluid and spares pay off, and which one makes sense for your collection.
- Record Cleaning
How Many Records Can You Clean With Spin-Clean Fluid?
How many records one Spin-Clean bath and one bottle of fluid really clean, based on Spin-Clean's own dosing, plus signs it is time to change the water.
- Record Cleaning
Distilled Water vs Record Cleaning Fluid
Distilled water vs record cleaning fluid: what each does, why most methods use both, when water alone is fine, and what to avoid on vinyl records.
- Record Cleaning
How to Clean Mouldy Vinyl Records
How to clean moldy vinyl records safely: protect yourself, dry-remove spores, wash properly, deal with jackets and sleeves, and stop mould returning.
- Record Cleaning
How to Clean 78 RPM Shellac Records Safely
How to clean 78 rpm shellac records without damage: why alcohol is off-limits, a gentle water method, drying, storage, and the stylus 78s need.
- Record Cleaning
How to Dry Records After Washing
How to dry vinyl records after washing: cloths, racks and air drying, how long to wait before sleeving, and the drying mistakes that cause streaks.
- Record Cleaning
Is Isopropyl Alcohol Safe for Vinyl Records?
Is isopropyl alcohol safe for vinyl records? The debate explained: what alcohol does, the risks to labels and shellac, and safer ways to clean records.
- Record Cleaning
How to Clean Thrift Store Records
How to clean thrift store records step by step: inspect, quarantine, dry brush, wash twice if needed, dry, re-sleeve and protect the rest of your collection.
- Record Cleaning
How to Clean Records Without Wetting the Label
How to clean vinyl records without wetting the label: label-safe washers, hand-cleaning technique, label protectors, and what to do if a label gets wet.