Of course, I use the brush before playing each side and of course I cover the platter when not in use. I do it automatically, it just takes too f. long.
And this is from someone who doesn’t really like vinyl and loves tape.
How long do records last?
From the YouTuber:
"Lots of people talk and worry about vinyl records wearing out, but finally here is a controlled, long-term experiment to test how much audible wear actually happens to records played in real-world conditions on a variety of turntables. I highly suggest a quiet listening environment and good pair of speakers or headphones to observe the results."