What's the best way to clean vinyl records?


I'am getting into vinyl and have been reading about cleaning records with everything form soap and water,Wendix, expensive cleaners at $250, spin machines to machines that coast over $5000. I have about 300 to 400 records from the 70s they all need care. I'am looking for a safe way to clean records,not at a coast that doesn't make sense. What are your suggestions.
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Showing 1 response by audiotomb

This may be way over your idea for a cleaner but you asked for it.

The best version I have is the KL Audio LDP200 ultrasonic cleaner
Not cheap at $4,000 but it gives incredible results that really get out the unwanted material in the groove leading to better detail, low level resolution and quieter surfaces. Just lower the disc down into the machine and go about your business

I have a Loricraft cleaner as well and used the 4 stelp Walker process. It is very effective, especially for soiled records

The KL does a better job and doesn't require tons of your time
Change the distilled water every month and clean away

There is a similar ultrasonic cleaner the Audio Deck. Ut requires cleaning solutions and swapping out cleaning brushes but gives similar results.

This is like a major cartridge upgrade and even brings great improvement to new vinyl