Perfect Vinyl Forever

Larsman, I really didn’t ask my question in order to start an argument, but one must admit that “residual paper substance” and “substance residual from the pressing process” are not very specific phrases. Nevertheless I realize that many do as you do , cleaning brand new LPs. I just still wonder why.

Others have vigorously denied that there is any residue on new vinyl that would require immediate cleaning. I have no opinion but the idea is out there. Can you say what residual substance would need to be removed?

Wolfie, I am just curious.  You stated that US cleaning is naught but a fad.  Then in the same post you said you had some LPs cleaned professionally and that you were dissatisfied.  This led you to clean them yourself, presumably with your US cleaner described above in your second post.  You were happier with those results.  And now here you are touting your US cleaner.  So, which is it?  Do you think it’s a passing fancy or a real “thing”?  Also, what is the point in saying that US cleaning is less effective on soft materials than on metals?  By inference, are you suggesting again that US cleaning is not so effective on LPs?  But why even say that; if you give your cleaner enough juice it could probably reduce an LP to particulate matter.