I use a Spin Clean with Tergikleen (Amazon) about 20 to 25 drops per gallon of distilled water. I rinse over the sink using a pump up plastic pressure sprayer (inexpensive, Mac Master Carr, Amazon...) again, distilled water. I use a Record Doctor machine to dry and vacuum. Then the records air dry in a bamboo dish rack for at least 15 minutes. I also purchased label protectors from Amazon, I like the long handle version. I use a soft stylus brush to give the stylus a single swipe, back to front for every play. I also use a carbon fiber anti static brush on the vinyl, usually three revolutions, don't press hard, let the fibers do their thing, and I draw the brush off of the record edge as I finish. I do not use cleaning formulae on the vinyl or the stylus, I think the possibility of residue is too great. Tergikleen is like Kodak Foto Flow, a wetting and flow aid, non detergent. When dry the records go into an anti static inner sleeve, and I use a record album outer sleeve. I personally store my records out side of the cardboard sleeve, inside the album's outer sleeve, which is simply my preference. I tend to use three revolutions in both directions with the Spin Clean, and what ever it takes on the Record Doctor to remove most of the water. You will, no doubt, experiment with your technique. I have found this record cleaning method effective and economical. But, I would still like an ultrasonic some day.
Vinyl Care
I just got a new turntable and cartridge after not having one for years.
I need a recommendation for a relatively inexpensive record cleaner.
I really never took proper care of my records,and would like some basic advice on how to keep them clean on a regular basis.
I also need some guidance on care and cleaning of my cartridge and stylus.My currant cartridge is a Rega exact.
Please know that I don't have a big collection of valuable records,just a bunch of old rock recordings amassed over the past 50 years.
I have started buying some new records,but only select prized albums that I have lost or have been worn out.
Thanks.