Vacuuming every time? LAST revisited?


I suppose that the answer is that it's up to me and that I might as well just read record playing rituals but

I have four cleaning systems

LAST soundcare
a spin clean
a nitty gritty 1.5
an okki nokki (new!)

I used to go LAST 1 + LAST 2 once, then LAST 3 every time.
Then I bought the nitty gritty and would use that for used LPs.
I would still do LAST.
Last year I bought a Spin Clean, I would add a wash in Spin Clean.

But the Okki Nokki looks better (I did like the funky look of the Nitty Gritty, but it's still not that great) and thus can sit right next to my turntable. Plus it really is easier to use!

I think I'll keep the Spin Clean in my system for incoming LPs.
But I'm wondering if I shouldn't just vacuum each time I play. It's not a big deal to do and it'll keep the records nice and clean.

Should I still keep the LAST system? I've subjected every one of my records for over 2 decades to it. Seems uncomfortable to stop. I could, I suppose, do it once to all of my records but I wonder if I'm not stripping System 2 off when I do it. But the Okki Nokki (esp. with spin clean) really seems to bring things back to life too. Any thoughts?

Please discount any ideas about wasted labor on my part. It's really easy enough.
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You've established your credentials as an analog nut. I would say do what ever you like doing. It sounds like you really like your Okki Nokki . I think that is your best chance of a cure or at least recovery. I would do as many as your can so you will lessen the chances of seeing a less than pristine record, and make you feel better. We have a lot of work ahead of us.