I get a lot of LP's which have mould but are otherwise near mint. The mould is usually on the first few tracks where the the vinyl was more likely exposed to the air when stored. The mouldy sections of these LP's sound noisy.
I use AIVS and like to soak my LP's for ten or more minutes as they recommend. This gives the enzyme solution more time to work on the mould. To do that I have to cover the grooves and ensure that the fluid doesn't dry up. That requires a lot more fluid. I lay a thin bead around the entire LP. Using a mofi brush, I found that the I was using more fluid because the velvet brush soaked up a lot itself but the AIVS brush minimizes that by spreading the fluid very evenly. I find that my LP's sound a little quieter after a soak than just a quick clean.
I agree with Dan_ed that you are using a bit too much. I think I use "about" 1 teaspoon. (Basically, I put a thick line of fluid extending from the record edge to the label, and then I spread it around the record with the DD cleaning pad, and then I scrub the record a few times in both directions, longitudinally with the grooves of course.)
it depends on what cleaning solution is being used, but in general I don't use that much. if you use a puddle about the size of a quarter that should be plenty.
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