86 the Record Doctor and carbon fiber brush (even the best shed fibers into the grooves and they tick). Buy and use a good record cleaning machine - Nitty Gritty or VPI (even a manual model if cost is a factor). For damaged disks (from playing while dirty or mishandling), treatment with LAST can help. Severely damaged or poorly pressed disks of standard vinyl have limited recovery. Wet cleaning with a machine takes care of static adequately. You do not have to clean with every playing if you handle carefully and return to good sleeve immediately after play. Of course, ensure that your tonearm/cartridge are aligned properly (vta, tangential) and stylus pressure is correct. Keeping humidity correct and vacuuming with a machine that retains dust rather than spreading it (Rainbow) provides a better vinyl environment especially for uncovered tables. Use a good record mat and keep it clean - mild detergent and water, shake and air dry. There are probably disagreements and other suggestions, but these work. Ex audiophile vinyl dealer.
VINYL SURFACE NOISE
I have a rega planar 25/RB600 arm. Grado platinum cart.I have a Record Doctor 2 I use Groove Glide and antistatic sleeves.I use a Decca brush Stylast Stylus cleaner and stylast treatment.Any ideas to further reduce the well known ticks, pops and surface noise in general.Im thinking zero stat gun,record clamp.Any help,thanks. OK DIGITHEADS HAVE YOUR FUN!!!