I’m still using my original dishwasher D4 system...bought quite a bit of extra D4 fluid still sealed on ebay. When not wet cleaning before a play, I find that the audioquest carbon fiber brush, the one with the brass inserts in handle, works well enough. To be honest, if records were already cleaned. You should only have to do a quick dry clean with a brush of your choice, preferably the aforementioned AQ brush.
Pre Playback Wipedown
Just before I play a record, I use an AT brush to wipe off dust, if any. I also wet the brush with the AT634 fluid.
This preplay wipe down fluid is costly. I know it has a surfactant, alcohol water and some scent
Please advise on a simple and records safe pre-playback wipedown fluid I could make, preferably without the surfactant. Eg, X Parts alcohol (IPA?) to Y parts distilled water
My records have been ultrasonically cleaned and stored in good sleeves but I find that a moist preplayback wipedown is beneficial.
Thank you
Jag