How long do records last?

Certainly, but you know I was referring to playing the record without a cover.

@faustuss A decent air cleaning machine is a worthwhile addition to any room. It’s been covered (pun) in other threads and the consensus seems to be that turntables sound better with the lid (if fitted) removed when playing.

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.

"A decent air cleaning machine is a worthwhile addition to any room. It’s been covered (pun) in other threads and the consensus seems to be that turntables sound better with the lid (if fitted) removed when playing."

@noromance I'm sure that's a viable option though I've never noticed it mentioned before but there are other options that only involve a little sweat equity like dusting vacuuming and mopping which we do quite often around here.  As a rule, I do observe habitual record hygiene practices as @inna mentioned though I don't do so begrudgingly. I have an Ersa Major which is the best CFB I've ever encountered other than the original EDA MK6 before Music Hall got their hands on it.  I also discovered the invaluable silicon roller (In the Groove) that I should have been using decades ago.  I have a Spin Clean in the closet that I put into play following my raids at the local used record stores and it's very good at assuring really good playback satisfaction from what I find in those places.