Cleaning Vinyl Records
Record Cleaning Machines
Record Doctor
Manually spin the record over a vacuum. Seems to do the trick.
Pros:
- 4-5x less expensive than automated RCMs.
- More compact than automated RCMs.
- Some people like the control of manually turn the record.
Cons:
- Slower than automated RCMs.
- People rave about the VPI 16.5. It may do a better job cleaning records.
- Drains to internal container that might not allow liquid to evaporate quickly.
VPI 16.5
Reported to be very well constructed. People say they have had theirs for 20+ years. Drains to an external container.
Nitty Gritty
More compact than other expensive RCMs. Some people say that it doesn't do a much better job than the Record Doctor and that it's not as well constructed as VPI.
Notes
See Also
- 8 Easy And Affordable Ways To Clean Your Vinyl Records By Hand - The Vinyl Factory
- The 8 Best Record Cleaning Machines For The True Vinyl Connoisseur - The Vinyl Factory
- For The Record: How to Clean and Care for Your Vinyl Collection - Rolling Stone
- Record Doctor V customer review by italianprog - Amazon
This mentions some cleaning agents.