Fast and easy vinyl wash. And very very cheap!

[God0Mighty1]

Soap and water works pretty good, but you have to be careful with the labels. Most of the newer records from the 70's forward will probably be ok, but I know from experience at least two in particular that will run, the old Blue Note, and the old Bethlehem labels. I ruined a couple of those.

[berndpfe]

hmm . I stay with my point-of-view. Tap water does NOT damage vinyls by being just there. But cleaning using normal tap Water with any kind of "soap" requires instant rinse and afterwards thorough drying by soaking cloth e.g. Else there will be remains (stains, carbonate). It is just a fact that normal tap water contains carbonate. Using de-ionised (distilled) water avoids such AND cleans more effectively - and much less "soap" or other sort of detergent is needed at all!

[djkingshameek]

Ahahahahaha!! Thx for using the record I recorded with Twin Hype. That was some funny sh!t to see.

[vinylmaniac]

@djkingshameek Cool!

Btw! I've used the hillarious and timeless intro of Do It To The Crowd many many times.

Thank for making it! =)

[m134mr]

why do people say that water damaged vinyl? because vinyl is just PVC - this method does not damage Vinyl - I just watch th elabel when I clean them. I do this when I find a record that is completly dirty.

[anderzom]

good way to destroy! your records

[vinylmaniac]

@anderzom What? Are you a record cleaning machine retailer? I rather save $500 or €400 than buy a expensive machine. In worst case scenario - if I would destroy a record - I can by lots of new records for the money I've saved. And tp be honest... How often do you clean your records in a machine? If it's often then you need to look how you treat your records, because that part is much worse than soap and water.

[anderzom]

@vinylmaniac I see easy that you are not a serious audiophile, "buy new records?" some records that I have are see sooooooo rare to see in mint condition, you even put water on labels! that destroy the labels, yes is necessary buy a record cleaning machine or do yourself one but is necessary, not just put water on! check this video, this man know how do it! youtube.com/watch?v=DTmjz3M5uk­k&feature=related

[vinylmaniac]

@anderzom Maybe if you watch the whole video you get some answers. I've been DJing since the 80's. Records are my tools.I don't put my fingerprints on"exclusive" vinyl. That goes especially for my electronical part of the collection plus the other records I feel should be handled with care You can dump the record in a sink of lukewarm water to soak, the majority of centre labels will tolerate this no problem, and you'll know which ones won't - the older matt paper ones. Your link fails

[anderzom]

@vinylmaniac my link fail beacuse you need add the h t t p : / / w w w . of course, the title is How to steam clean LPs by HexadecimalX search it, is really good

[midflder92]

just use the wood glue method. much safer and much better

[vinylmaniac]

@midflder92 Glue? Ok, go ahead.

[midflder92]

@vinylmaniac look it up. wood glue is so chemically similar to the vinyl that they can't stick together. all the dust and oil do stick though so when you pull the glue off all the contaminants come with it. its one of the safest and most effective ways to clean records

[Ephiros12]

I think it's the best way to damage your LP in times

[vinylmaniac]

@Ephiros12 Tick Tock Tick Tock... Clock is ticking and I have no whatever issue with any - I say ANY - of my records. Doing this for 20 years! Comoon!!!

[xMusicIsMyGasolinex]

This is a NO NO! People seeing this video, DO NOT DO THIS!

[xMusicIsMyGasolinex]

@xMusicIsMyGasolinex Also, thats a good way to ruin your labels....

[vinylmaniac]

@xMusicIsMyGasolinex Oh yeah, as seen in the video.

[vinylmaniac]

@xMusicIsMyGasolinex Yeah! Do NOT use this method! You'll ruin your records!!! I bet there is some facts about this method! Show me the facts!!!!

[ForSunday]

Using tap water is stupid, if you have to use washing up liquid then at least use de-ionised water. The amount of crap in tap water is bad, this is why you get water marks if you air dry it. All the additives and crap in the water. I wouldn't recommend any one do this there are far better options that are just as easy.

[vinylmaniac]

The "damage" water and soap is insignificant andis not stupid. Just follow the instructions in the video. But of course... Maybe you guys don't have as pure water in your tap as I do. We've got almost the cleanest tap water in the world in Sweden, you may not. Use a soft towel to dry the records. Do not air dry, as said in the video. Good luck whatever method you use.

[HardRockRecords]

hmm probably works, but with some of the lp's that have a paper label this wouldnt work.

[berndpfe]

Dont ever use hard toothbrush or toothpaste! ONLY use: deionized water (Never use pipe/drinking water else you'll get calciumcarbonate stains and therefore extreme noise) soft fiber cloth or soft foam. Never use hot water, only low/handwarm water!

[vinylmaniac]

@berndpfe "calciumcarbonate stains"? "extreme noise"? You haven't even tried this option, have you? Records I cleaned 20 years ago still looks and sounds they did 20 years ago. And the extreme noise have to happened when you mixed up your Beethoven record with a Black Sabbath record.

[PhilKensebben01]

@vinylmaniac He's right tap water has impurities that can lead to those mineral deposits. Your slowly killing your vinyl.

[vinylmaniac]

Playing the records are probably killing them a billion times faster than cleaning them with tap water.

[midflder92]

@vinylmaniac not if you use a proper audiophile stylus and low tracking weight

[vinylmaniac]

@midflder92 Finally a serious answer. Respect! Unfortunately I'm a DJ and I use heavy weight and strong stylus. Maybe I should edit the explanation of this video. I'll give it a thought...Thanks.

[LarryJeremy93]

this video should be called "how waste water"

[vinylmaniac]

@LarryJeremy93 Good idea, I'll have a thought about it.

[kissarmy110936]

i use soap and a soft toothbrush. omg you wont belive how much dirt comes off when i do that. and the record sound new when i am down nice and shiny to. and mineral deposits have nothing to do with sound my god lol

[vinylmaniac]

@kissarmy110936 may I ask... The dirt which comes off, you're sure it's not vinyl? ;) Tooth brush sounds dangerous, It would be like using this method: "Best: How to clean your vinyl records (Parody)" - you can find the video in my channel, or just google the title. =)

[kissarmy110936]

@vinylmaniac well you have to be good at it. you can the labule wet. so you have to be very gentul with the brush and not get the center right. took time to do it right. i use plane dove soap not the smelly kind. i got it from a record sight. becouse im not going to buy stuff when water is free XD

[newfuckingwave]

tap water leaves mineral deposits in the grooves! i'm not trying to criticize, it's just that i'm anal retentive about sound and think of all these things. mineral deposits will make for terrible noise and distortion. for you i recommend the Spin Clean (with distilled water, of course). compared to most other cleaning equipment it's quite cheap, perfect for the worn out records you are cleaning. however it is still very effective. i use it on my good ones

[djhandz1]

serato too????

[vinylmaniac]

@djhandz1 Yes, I clean my mp3 files this way too. Makes the sound more vinylish. =)

[TranceBeforeWeDie]

Well thats a great way to get gunk trapped in your grooves....

[vinylmaniac]

@TranceBeforeWeDie Yes, you're right. But that's only if you drop your record in the food waste in the sink.

[mukkohaha]

Hair dryer i laughed " i  know what it is .. "

priceless

[SuperDiamondDogs]

excuse me, and please answer this asap if you can, but does soap w/ bleach alternative damage vinyl?

[vinylmaniac]

@SuperDiamondDogs If it damaged my vinyl I wouldn't use it. However - I am not a collector so I can't judge how good it is. Maybe you can see the result in a microscope. Maybe in a 100 year term there might be a difference. Maybe this is better than every other record cleaning product in the market. I honetly don't know. But it sure cleans my records and I will keep on cleaning them this way. No doubt.

It's up to you and if you doubt, go buy a 400-4000$ machine.

[SuperDiamondDogs]

@vinylmaniac nevermind about my question. i did what you did w the soap w/ bleach alternative, and the record is perfectly fine...

[vinylmaniac]

@SuperDiamondDogs Nice!

[Zargon314]

distilled water would not leave marks.

[vinylmaniac]

@Zargon314 What marks?

[harpreetsnestle]

i haVE BEEN DOING IT FOR YEARS AND IT WORKS

[Bilstereoshopen]

Är detta vad Clabbe menade med rakt över disk?

[vinylmaniac]

@Bilstereoshopen Jamen!

[vinylrecords4freaks]

hey dumb ass, if u didnt fucking touched the record with ur fingers it would be clean. and this is not the way to clean a record.

[RatatRatR]

@vinylrecords4freaks He's a DJ, he explains that 20 seconds into the video.

[vinylmaniac]

@RatatRatR Thank you.

[vinylmaniac]

@vinylrecords4freaks Oh, you use grippers? Doesn't those scratch the records?

[TheBestOfDisco]

I did the same thing, fine result, but you should end up with a little isopropyl alcohol. (only slightly) ;)

[vinylmaniac]

@TheBestOfDisco Too expensive. ;) (Just kidding) Thanks!

[oatstao]

NO NOT THE TWIN HYPE RECORD!!! I had to give you thumbsdown for that one..Roxette..different problem.. so what Radio station do you still play those records from?? tell us..or are you lying?

[vinylmaniac]

@oatstao Wait a minute... You DID watch the video right? This is NOT as the Joyride video - "Best: How to clean your vinyl records" ;) Helloooo...! This is the real stuff. I make this vinyl sound better here. =)

Cheers!

[vinylmaniac]

@oatstao I don't understand your question. I play Twin Hype on the radio - yes. Plus mostly techno/acid/disco/house and stuff. I am not lying but I keep it low. My "biggest" radio moment was for teh Swedish National Radio P3. Keeping a low profile nowadays but do radio shows yes..

[psycho21r]

I thought you were washing a plate LOL

[vinylmaniac]

@psycho21r

Errr... I was! =)

This really works good! Also on CD records.

Some people pay 300 dollars for a record cleaner machine. Can you see the point here? =)

[vinylmaniac]

@psycho21r

Ah! A PLATE! lol!!! Omg... A record is also a "plate" but I guess you mean a food plate! =O)

[vinylmaniac]

@psycho21r LOL! A plate! =)

[MG30001]

ah the trick is you wash your hands beforehands

[vinylmaniac]

@MG30001 Yes ;)

[DjMurphy303]

this is crazy

[mateusfig]

@DjMurphy303

Why crazy? I use it and I got good results. It really deeply clean the records.