Research-based guides to cleaning, caring for and storing vinyl records

How we research our guides

How The Clean Groove researches vinyl record care products: the sources we use, what we do not do, and how affiliate links fit in.

The Clean Groove guides are research-based, not hands-on product tests, unless a guide says otherwise.

Sources we use

  • Manufacturer specifications: sizes, ratings, materials and sizing charts from the maker's own pages and manuals.
  • Retailer listings: current versions and what is actually sold.
  • Expert sources: published guidance from recognized organizations and professionals, linked in the guide.

What we don't do

  • We don't invent test results, star ratings or prices. Prices change, so the button shows the live price on Amazon.
  • We don't use manufacturer or Amazon photos; our pictures are illustrations (see image credits).
  • Commissions never decide what we recommend.

Corrections

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