As always, Lou sends us another "winner"! I continue to use my original "Discwasher" brush (from the late 70's). I also have my own "system" that seems to work fine for me. I use Lasermedia VnC-8 fluid, spraying a small amount onto a micro-fiber cloth I store in a ziploc baggie, I use that to clean the Discwasher brush. My albums, be they new or old (I've many in mint condition again from the 70's - because I never let anyone handle my records, and I mean it - all through my college years and now long beyond). I will gladly play anything for anybody, taking all requests but, "don't touch my stuff". LOL I do this nicely. I'd honestly say my biggest problem comes from my own face - little airborne bits of beard dander. I believe you'd be able to relate. Thanks for another dandy!
When cleaning old second hand records I have developed my own routine that need not cost silly amounts of money. First I use a goats hair dry brush followed by a carbon fibre brush and micro fibre cloth to remove any loose material. I then spray the record with a wetting agent. I then pop the record into a Knosti manual machine with its fluid and goats hair brushes. Then into a Spin Clean machine with its different fluid and velvet pads. Lastly into another Knosti machine this time with just distilled water to give it a good rinse. Then air dry in the provided racks. This takes about 5 minutes per record and I tend to do this in batches. The total cost of this set up was under £200 and I find it works well for me. I don’t know if a Degritter machine is better but one of those over here is 10 times the cost and from what I have seen on UA-cam it takes 15mins to clean a record with one of those.
That was pretty cool. I have cats and (continuously) chase hair. I have a hand held vacuum as well and use a Zerostat too. Great information on the brush angle
Jay, thank you for taking the time to contribute. I'll be repeating an earlier video about buying hygrometer to measure humidity in your room but it was more targeted towards winter when the heaters are running and drying out the air. I used a Zerostat for awhile but could never really get the full benefit of it.
@@jaycoleman8062 Oh, I don't think you can unless you reach the point where the process of playing a record undermines the enjoyment of listening to it.
I do a vertical and then flip forward and up so the 2nd row catches what the first row leaves behind. Then I clean. Then I do another vertical and angle the brush off the record.
using a carbon brush is good for everyday playing on records picking up airborne particles, to clean microdust and greasey deposits properly it is necessary to use the deep clean dip bath method using Vinyl Shelter cleaning fluid and goat hair brushes, this will also de-static the record making it less likely to attract airborne and turntable dust. i have used this system for many years and it works the best.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this video. Your comments will certainly give good ideas to others and you correctly identified the purpose and time to simply use a carbon brush. If you have not subscribed, please do so and tell others about our channel.
How do you account for the audio quest video that does not use your technique but is the first explanation? Though I like your method, what is the point of the second row of brushes? You only use one. I also notice that you manually turn the table rather than turn it on. I do like how you unclip the handle and clean the brush. That makes a lot of sense vs. the flick back and forth method.
I pay no attention to "instructions" and concentrate on what works. I consider the other side a second brush when I turn the whole brush around. My manually turning it, I know what I am feeling and not stretching a belt or loading the motor. Just me.
That's not a bad title either. My point was to make introductory video of record brushes and not get into the myriad of ways people clean records which, in some cases, borders on lunacy. But, this is a hobby and if they enjoy spending 4 hours on cleaning a record, who am I to say don't? I was going after the common and ordinary and a few folks have written about what they do and I am happy to leave those comments up. Viewers can decide if they want to try it. Simple pads that use fluid is a bad idea as most dirt is water soluble turning it into mud. Then they use that same dirty mop again and again on records. Trust me, for a long time the Discwasher was THE most common brand sold. Now it is under other names like Groovewasher and all sorts of things.
As always, Lou sends us another "winner"! I continue to use my original "Discwasher" brush (from the late 70's). I also have my own "system" that seems to work fine for me. I use Lasermedia VnC-8 fluid, spraying a small amount onto a micro-fiber cloth I store in a ziploc baggie, I use that to clean the Discwasher brush. My albums, be they new or old (I've many in mint condition again from the 70's - because I never let anyone handle my records, and I mean it - all through my college years and now long beyond). I will gladly play anything for anybody, taking all requests but, "don't touch my stuff". LOL I do this nicely. I'd honestly say my biggest problem comes from my own face - little airborne bits of beard dander. I believe you'd be able to relate. Thanks for another dandy!
When cleaning old second hand records I have developed my own routine that need not cost silly amounts of money. First I use a goats hair dry brush followed by a carbon fibre brush and micro fibre cloth to remove any loose material. I then spray the record with a wetting agent. I then pop the record into a Knosti manual machine with its fluid and goats hair brushes. Then into a Spin Clean machine with its different fluid and velvet pads. Lastly into another Knosti machine this time with just distilled water to give it a good rinse. Then air dry in the provided racks. This takes about 5 minutes per record and I tend to do this in batches. The total cost of this set up was under £200 and I find it works well for me. I don’t know if a Degritter machine is better but one of those over here is 10 times the cost and from what I have seen on UA-cam it takes 15mins to clean a record with one of those.
That was pretty cool. I have cats and (continuously) chase hair. I have a hand held vacuum as well and use a Zerostat too. Great information on the brush angle
Jay, thank you for taking the time to contribute. I'll be repeating an earlier video about buying hygrometer to measure humidity in your room but it was more targeted towards winter when the heaters are running and drying out the air. I used a Zerostat for awhile but could never really get the full benefit of it.
I'm probably over zealous in cleaning my vinyl.
@@jaycoleman8062 Oh, I don't think you can unless you reach the point where the process of playing a record undermines the enjoyment of listening to it.
Absolutely, it is just a routine I have. Music is still #1.
This is but one of several reasons why I prefer direct drive turntables with slow turning high torque motors .
I do a vertical and then flip forward and up so the 2nd row catches what the first row leaves behind. Then I clean. Then I do another vertical and angle the brush off the record.
using a carbon brush is good for everyday playing on records picking up airborne particles, to clean microdust and greasey deposits properly it is necessary to use the deep clean dip bath method using Vinyl Shelter cleaning fluid and goat hair brushes, this will also de-static the record making it less likely to attract airborne and turntable dust. i have used this system for many years and it works the best.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this video. Your comments will certainly give good ideas to others and you correctly identified the purpose and time to simply use a carbon brush.
If you have not subscribed, please do so and tell others about our channel.
How do you account for the audio quest video that does not use your technique but is the first explanation? Though I like your method, what is the point of the second row of brushes? You only use one. I also notice that you manually turn the table rather than turn it on. I do like how you unclip the handle and clean the brush. That makes a lot of sense vs. the flick back and forth method.
I pay no attention to "instructions" and concentrate on what works. I consider the other side a second brush when I turn the whole brush around. My manually turning it, I know what I am feeling and not stretching a belt or loading the motor. Just me.
@@audibleeleganceinc It makes sense to me. Thanks. I will try it.
I see you have Focal speakers in the video shot, are you carrying them again?
We are starting to show older videos as some folks don't go looking through our catalog. We are not representing Focal.
good hint 👍🏻
Great.
How bout "This is How I Clean My Vinyl Records?
Great looking table, where can I get one?
That's not a bad title either. My point was to make introductory video of record brushes and not get into the myriad of ways people clean records which, in some cases, borders on lunacy. But, this is a hobby and if they enjoy spending 4 hours on cleaning a record, who am I to say don't?
I was going after the common and ordinary and a few folks have written about what they do and I am happy to leave those comments up. Viewers can decide if they want to try it. Simple pads that use fluid is a bad idea as most dirt is water soluble turning it into mud. Then they use that same dirty mop again and again on records. Trust me, for a long time the Discwasher was THE most common brand sold. Now it is under other names like Groovewasher and all sorts of things.
@@thomascollins7932 You could probably buy one from Lou. LOL