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Please simplify Disc Doctor Cleaner w/ VPI 16.5

I have gone through the direction pamphlet, and am not sure what method to use when cleaning w/ DD Miracle Cleaner in conjunction w/ a VPI 16.5 RCM. Here is my impression of what the procedure should be. 1) Use 1/4 tsp of diluted cleaner on a normal 12" LP. 2) spread cleaner w/ a DD brush, while your RCM platter is turning revolutions. 3) Change brush wand on your VPI to a new brush specifically for drying. 4) Use that new brush to vacuum cleaning solution off. 5)Use some distilled or purified H20, and distribute it using first (wet) VPI brush. Change VPI brush back to the drying brush, and Vac off the distilled H20.
***The part of this I may not have right is step 2. I wasn't sure if I should spread the Miracle Cleaner on the VPI while the platter is turning, or just on a flat surface.
Lastly, am I right in vacuuming off the DD cleaner before
adding the rinse H20.
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chayro
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Sounds like you are stuck in record cleaning hell. I suggest you buy a large bottle of Nitty Gritty Pure 2 and give the record a thorough one-step cleaning and vacuum. I think it works great on records without any unusual problems, which may require more specialized care.

There are those who prefer to spend more time cleaning than listening, which is fine - do whatever makes you happy. But if you actually enjoy music, try stepping back and starting over with a simplified procedure.
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