Resist the temptation to wipe your vinyl record with your shirt or dry cloth no matter how soft it may feel.
Vinyl static after cleaning.
On the first play more dirt will pop out of the grooves after which it will stay clean for while with less static this may even reduce record wear.
Remove all dust and static using a vinyl record brush.
Remove dust and static using a vinyl record brush.
Inspect the record for visible marks and blemishes.
This gun cleans by removing static electricity that sits around your record.
Spray cleaning solution on problem areas.
Steps to clean vinyl records.
Which in turn draws dust and grime to the grooves.
Let your record air dry for 30 minutes then repeat on the other side.
After cleaning several records simply rinse the roller under running water while using your free fingers to rub off any particle buildup and you re ready for your next cleaning session.
This will scratch and scuff the record and only move the dirt around.
Pour a few drops of vinyl cleaner onto a clean microfiber cloth and gently wipe around the record with it 2 3 times to spread the cleaner out along the grooves.
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To ensure the best sound and least amount of wear on your records it is essential that they are kept clean.
Wipe clean using circular movements.
With it you can rid your vinyl of sound depleting.
I have purchased rice paper record sleeves from music direct in chicago il because use of plastic sleeves can generate static.
A very light cleaning operation performed on the record just before playing can help by removing the static charge from the surface of the record just prior to play.
Rinse and dry the record.
For dry cleaning or light touch up use an anti static record brush as it actually discharges static and lifts dirt without damaging the vinyl record.
I used the zerostat 3 on both occasions and noticed a reduction in crackles during play but also no static when the record was placed in the sleeve no inner.
Store vinyl records properly to prevent future problems.