Clean Turntable Needle

If you have never cleaned your vinyl records or just want to make sure that they're always in tip-top condition, this article will give you some simple, yet very effective tips on how to clean vinyl records. First of all, make sure you have fresh water ready to use. I would recommend using distilled, demineralized water as well as a mild cleansing agent (or dish soap). This is covered in 'the budget method' on the following page. Once you've got your vinyl records in this condition, it's time to go over them gently using an alcohol-based cleaner or even any other type of cleaner recommended by experts. Make sure to get rid of as much dirt, grime, and debris as possible so as not to mar the records or cause damage.

Another important tip when cleaning vinyl records is not to leave them sitting around for too long. It may seem like a good idea to take them off the turntable and give them a good dusting at least once a week - but chances are you'll just ruin the record. Also, make sure that you don't allow the records to get wet on wet days because this could make the record fragile and prone to damage. If you do get into the habit of letting records sit around on wet days then you'll soon find yourself with an excess of unwanted clutter accumulating on your desk and in your pockets. It's all too easy to forget to wash these off the day after.