I always clean new vinyl. I have several different "home brews" that I use with my Okki Nokki. For new vinyl, a mild solution of 4 parts distilled water, 1part alcohol, 2 drops of surfactant. That removes any residue from the manufacturing process. Also, into a MoFi sleeve.
To clean or not to clean...
Brand new spanking vinyl. When one receives a brand new never played album. What is the consensus?
To clean or not to clean?
I have leaned toward not cleaning until after numerous spins. This may be more out of hope that conditions at the pressing faculty are on par with a semiconductor factory. Overall I have not had issues, but once in a blue moon you do get that annoying pop that make you cringe and think" I should've cleaned this one".
Or am I simply guilty of the lessening of a mundane task.
To clean or not to clean?
I have leaned toward not cleaning until after numerous spins. This may be more out of hope that conditions at the pressing faculty are on par with a semiconductor factory. Overall I have not had issues, but once in a blue moon you do get that annoying pop that make you cringe and think" I should've cleaned this one".
Or am I simply guilty of the lessening of a mundane task.