Record Cleaner

Gotta agree with Steve, except that the RRL fluids are a bit cheaper through Galen Carol Audio (gcaudio.com).

Ok, guys, I'm a cheap b-stard on a limited budget, so I've been hand-cleaning my lps with home brew solution recommended by someone at vinyl asylum (distilled water, isopropyl alcohol, a dab of Dawn blue), scrubbed on with Magic Brush, and wiped clean with micorfiber towel. Rinsed in plain distilled water. I'm wondering if the RRL products can be used manually in this way? Will they get more deep groove gunk out than the home brew? I have no budget (or inclination for that matter) to invest in an expensive machine, figuring that if I spend $.50 - $5 on a record and can't get it clean cheaply then I'll just trade it back to used lp store or leave it at the community swap table at the dump. Thanks for your replies.

I've never tried anything that works as well as Paul Frumkin's AIVS products. See the link in Flemke's first post above. Terrific stuff. Dave

Winegasman,

I used to clean records much the same way as you are now. I do think an RCM makes a huge difference with cleaning. You don't need to spend a lot of money on an RCM. I built one using an old Hoover vacuum motor, a lazy susan bracket and some plywood. About $50 and you could do it for less.

I use RRL always and I also use AIVS on the really dirty ones followed by RRL. If you're not using a vacuum RCM I don't think I would bother using either product because you're not getting everything off of the vinyl anyway.

Thanks for all your help the information has been quite helpful.

Merry Xmas fellow vinyl listeners