@Audioquest56 That's the worst thing you could do because it would leave all the minerals in the water on the record. The idea is to get the water off before it drys so it doesn't leave any residue behind. :) JC
My God. This is horrible advice. I do not recommend this method of record cleaning on rare collectable records. Cleaning using water and soap is ok but doing this with a spong in a sink is absurd. And to rinse it under the faucet? You risk getting the labels wet and any damage to a rare record's label can decrease the value buy as much as 50% of guide prices. I wrote a book on tips for buying, selling and taking care of your rare record collection. Find it online by searching Weldon T. Toms
Records from the 70s up through the 90s glued labels on and the glue becomes weak when wet. Labels from the 50s through the 60s were sometimes printed directly to the records inner ring. This was more common with 45s than was with LPs. If you get these wet, the print begins to fade and wear away. Now if you are talking about cleaning common issues like there were in the 70s and 80s then its not a big deal. Most of those records can be replaced cheaply.
@bluecollarmusic I would like to add.... If you told a Jazz or Classical collector to try this method, they would laugh at you. Trust me. I been a rare record specialist for 25 years. I worked with both Jerry Osborne (Rockin' Records) and Tim Neeley (from Goldmine Magazine). Your method has been attempted by numerous others and all we heard was how the labels came off or became so wet they peeled, feathered and eroded on the edges.
I use microfiber to wipe records, when the record surface is clean, but it is very dusty. spray water to microfiber cloth to make the cloth a bit dumpy, then wipe the record with the groove. I should try your method them I got old and dirty vinyls.
@jvcforce I use an AudioQuest fiber brush to keep the dust down after cleaning. This method is for extreme cases and does wonders with used records that have 50 years of filth on them. :) JC
@BadEditPro Yes, I also use Audio Quest fiber brush, it is great brush. 3M microfiber cloth (one that feels like velvet) is great, it even removes light molds on records. If you haven't tried yet, please try (it does not replace wet cleaning method, but it is very useful.) Also, thank you for sharing info on how to clean stylus tip, it is a genius idea.
Tried this today with a beat up disco record i bought for two dollars, didn't have time so i just put a drop of detergent on a sponge, rinsed out most of it so it was only mildy soapy, washed in a circular motion on both sides and dried with a terry cloth towel. Record played great with only physical scratches being audible. Thanks.
Hey JC, I tried your method today on all of my thrift store vinyls! I was using wood glue to clean my dirty vinyls, it really helps but it wasn't getting out finger prints as good as I wanted it to. Also, right after you peel it off your vinyl is really staticy and attracts lint and all that. Anyways, I tried this out and it works great! :D
I use a brush to scrub the playing surface. A soft nailbrush(too soft for intended use as sold) for stuff that's been around a building site or has jam etc on it, and synthetic paintbrush meant for acrylic paint when dirt levels appear light. I try to avoid the centre because of previous damage to labels. Keep a damp cloth at the turntable to minimise static.
ll get better results from a wet method. Some environmental contaminants just won't brush away or dissolve with a wet cloth. The detergent does much to get that sort of nastiness off... :) JC
@BadEditPro To clarify: I scrub with thebrush and detergent and water. If I can't wait for the last of the water to evaporate I'll run a hairdryer over it. For dry cleaning on the platter I use a bristle brush, damp cloth or some sort of artists brush for deep groove cleaning. I use a fine artists brush (kinked on the crimp) to wipe the dust from the stylus for each playing session.
1st step - let me clarify - comment box limits - multiply the time it takes to baby these records and multiply that with the number of records you have accumulated, "collected" and hoarded. Life's too short. Lossless D/A for the win.
@wendileona I can get through 30 in less than an hour...I've done it. I took my time for the video. Paper towels don't leave lint if you don''t use the same one for too long. If they do, a carbon fiber brush grabs it before the first pay. Finding and restoring LP's is great fun and the joy of hearing music as it was originally intended to be heard is worth the effort. :) JC
1st Step - TIME. You need TIME. Cleaning each and every record you find, buy, you know used records, time yourself cleaning and multiply by that number. Its like complicated dishwashing.
Step 2 - double that because the babying a turntable/cartridge/tonearm, etc. is just as time consuming at each play.
BTW Paper towels introduce lint back into the record, dishsoap has chemicals. Take a fine record brush, dry gather the super microdust thats imbedded into the record that washing never removes.
This is a great way to clean records. I've been using this method for a couple of years. I have done a few things that you said not to do though such as using antibacterial dish soap. I try to avoid getting the label wet on most records because they do often get slightly damaged when they get wet.
Good points made about paper towels shedding, and they do shed. Some brands shed far less, such as bounty! Just keep in mind that wet cleaning is for grossly dirty records, and that any lint left by a paper towel is "soft dirt" which the stylus will kick aside during the first play. There will be some ticks and soft pops! Just simply clean after the first play with a disc washer velvet pad, and all the lint will stick to it. But, you have to play the record first. The stylus will not be harmed.
@TheFRiNgEguitars I have found that a bushing with an AudioQuest carbon fiber brush after the record has completely dried gets any fibers left behind. As you point out, anything stuck in the groove pops out after the first play and another brushing gets that. :) JC
So if I wash my records like this, will it take out the dirt from the grooves? Also, if I use this method, and use a carbon fiber brush before and after each play, I shouldn't have to clean them again for a very, very long time? Are these assumptions correct?
I trust your opinion more than just about anyone because you have quite a lot of experience with HiFi audio.
@UnchainTheNight1 Absolutely. You may want to clean them with Discwasher solution or just plain isopropyl alcohol if you get some finger prints on them after the initial cleaning but that's it. This is just for aggressive restoration of really dirty records. :) JC
Good guide to cleaning a record. Just a couple of notes, not directed TO you, but just to add on:
1) It's really best to use microfiber cloth. Paper towel still can leave lint. If you are using a paper towel, don't add too much pressure.
2) Before washing, find a non-abrasive, soft bristled brush and lightly graze the record. This will get any loose surface dirt off. With records coming from thrifts, there will be dust and possible mold on it.
How about Simple Green and a high pressure garden hose attachment? (Serious question!) I tried this but I don't know how well it worked. The record was probably permanently damaged to begin with. What should I get if I want a reusable towel?
@wakaratwakawaka I'd stick with the mild dish soap and sink method. I would be afraid that the high pressure stream would damage the label and reduce the value of the record. Simple Green tends to leave some residue behind, as well. Try a rub down with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth if you want to try and really get the record clean. The alcohol can sometimes get contaminants that the soap won't. :) JC
@BadEditPro I stay away from the label when I use that method. Haven't used it on a valuable record anyway, still waiting to fix my Keith Monks machine.
Hey JC I have a few questions. Does it matter what brand of paper towel to use? Some generics are really rough. When rinsing the record would it be good to use the faucets sprayer (with light water pressure)? Finally, What if you have excessive hard water?
And btw I watched the stylus cleaning video earlier and I'm going out to get my magic eraser sometime today!
@acrttdriver Thanks! Paper won't scratch vinyl unless it's plasticized so the brand of paper towel doesn't matter. No scrubbing! You could use the sprayer but I like that heavy stream of water to hit the record's surface. You've got to get the soap and the dirt it carries with it out of the grooves quickly. The more water flow, the better. Hard water is not a problem if you get the record dry as fast as you can. Don't let it dry on the record. Use the towels to get it off immediately. :") JC
@wakaratwakawaka I've seen no evidence of any residue being left behind on the labels. As a matter of fact, the labels on records that have been handled a lot come out looking much better since the dirt and oil from finger prints is broken up and washed away. :) JC
Thanks for the video showing how you do this. I use the same method. However, I don't trust a terry towel (some of these have lint) so I use a "lint free" paper towel instead. Paper and terry towel lint can cause problems too. Nice clear videro explaining a simple yet effective process. Thanks!
@clydesight Thanks! Good point... The towels I use have all been washed many times so they don't shed much. I should have pointed that out in the video... :) JC
I use a terry towel underneath my tape recorders in my videos, I can't tell you the amount of fuzz that gets into them if I am not careful!
BTW, have you ever tried eyeglasses cleaner on records? It's expensive stuff, but made for acrylic lenses and gets grease off and polishes. Not sure if it would work. Not sure what's in it. Keeps my glasses clean though.
I used that some method too to cleaning records that are mad dirty. However, I avoid getting on the label much as possible. When drying a record, I just blot up much water as I can. I do not wipe since I'm afraid I may scratch the record. I just let whatever is left air dry.
@Vinylrecordsneverdie Thanks! You don't have to be too careful because a paper towel won't scratch vinyl unless you dig really hard and go across the grooves. :) JC
@Vinylrecordsneverdie last friday i bought a 12 inch single of JJFAD at the thrift for 50 cents, and it looked like it went off roading it was so dirty. I first tried cleaning it with discwasher, and alcohol but it played very scratchy even though the record looked fine. After washing the record in the bathroom sink with Softsoap the scratchy problem was corrected.
@craig1974 It works! I got a Sly & The Family Stone album that looked like it had been hung up on a wall in a smoke filled bar for years. I thought it wouldn't play at all but once it got washed and dried, it was surpriseingly clean sounding. :) JC
@BadEditPro i know it works because i just cleaned the one i mentioned. I dunked the LP down in water though, but not the label. Its hard trying not to get water on the label, but like the guy said its not an everyday cleaning method. I think if you dont scratch the label it will be alright, but dont submerge it. I used a fake chamois to wash mine instead of a sponge. After i washed that lp you would not believe what was left in the sink!
Great Video. I have used this type of method for many records and it works well. Have you ever heard a record that was cleaned on a vacuum machine a la Nitty Gritty? The reason I ask is that the reasoning behind the vacuum method is that without the vacuum, it is impossible to get 100 percent of the fluid off the record before it evaporates. Therefore, solids suspended in the liquid are redeposited on the vinyl......look forward to your next video--a cassette/reel tape video possibly?
@margaretsville Thanks! Yes, I have actually used one of those machines many years ago in a radio station. This works better. The running water seems to really get into the grooves and get the gunk out. As long as you soak the water up right after washing there shouldn't be much chance for residue to build up. The paper towel is acting like a vacuum on a molecular level anyway. There's just not been much going on with tape lately. I'll post something if anything pops up. JC
@dimebagdave77 Thank you! It can do miracles on some records. I have only run into a couple that were just too far gone to play even after a good cleaning... :) JC
This is exactly the way I clean my records. This method is simple, cheap and effective. No need to pay money for expensive special cleaning solutions!
@DrCassette Thanks! Most of those cleaning solutions don't get the job done and they're expensive. Nothing but a good dunk and rinse will get the grime off of a record that has been mishandled. :) JC
"Don't play a dirty record" Yeah. Those Richard Pryor and Rudy Ray Moore records will kill the needle lol. I've always been afraid to get records wet like that for some reason, but it does work. It will make the record sound new. Also if you play a dirty record, the crud gets on the needle and distorts the sound. And to do 78s, use an old toothbrush. Dip it in the soapy water and run it around the grooves. The look and sound mint afterwards.
thanks for the vid . . will try this
srsairbags 3 weeks ago
Why not use a blow dryer on a low or no-heat setting to blow the standing water off?
Audioquest56 2 months ago
@Audioquest56 That's the worst thing you could do because it would leave all the minerals in the water on the record. The idea is to get the water off before it drys so it doesn't leave any residue behind. :) JC
BadEditPro 2 months ago
My God. This is horrible advice. I do not recommend this method of record cleaning on rare collectable records. Cleaning using water and soap is ok but doing this with a spong in a sink is absurd. And to rinse it under the faucet? You risk getting the labels wet and any damage to a rare record's label can decrease the value buy as much as 50% of guide prices. I wrote a book on tips for buying, selling and taking care of your rare record collection. Find it online by searching Weldon T. Toms
bluecollarmusic 2 months ago
@bluecollarmusic I've dine this with literally hundreds of records and not one has had label damage. Don't knock it until you try it. :) JC
BadEditPro 2 months ago 2
Records from the 70s up through the 90s glued labels on and the glue becomes weak when wet. Labels from the 50s through the 60s were sometimes printed directly to the records inner ring. This was more common with 45s than was with LPs. If you get these wet, the print begins to fade and wear away. Now if you are talking about cleaning common issues like there were in the 70s and 80s then its not a big deal. Most of those records can be replaced cheaply.
bluecollarmusic 2 months ago
@bluecollarmusic I would like to add.... If you told a Jazz or Classical collector to try this method, they would laugh at you. Trust me. I been a rare record specialist for 25 years. I worked with both Jerry Osborne (Rockin' Records) and Tim Neeley (from Goldmine Magazine). Your method has been attempted by numerous others and all we heard was how the labels came off or became so wet they peeled, feathered and eroded on the edges.
bluecollarmusic 2 months ago
@bluecollarmusic
Just shut up. No one cares about what you have to say.
Alantgv 1 month ago
I use microfiber to wipe records, when the record surface is clean, but it is very dusty. spray water to microfiber cloth to make the cloth a bit dumpy, then wipe the record with the groove. I should try your method them I got old and dirty vinyls.
jvcforce 3 months ago
@jvcforce I use an AudioQuest fiber brush to keep the dust down after cleaning. This method is for extreme cases and does wonders with used records that have 50 years of filth on them. :) JC
BadEditPro 3 months ago
@BadEditPro Yes, I also use Audio Quest fiber brush, it is great brush. 3M microfiber cloth (one that feels like velvet) is great, it even removes light molds on records. If you haven't tried yet, please try (it does not replace wet cleaning method, but it is very useful.) Also, thank you for sharing info on how to clean stylus tip, it is a genius idea.
jvcforce 3 months ago
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GabenMich 3 months ago
what do you think of the knosti disco antistat?
MrDemilord 4 months ago in playlist Videos from BadEditPro
@MrDemilord Paper towels and dish soap are a lot cheaper... :) JC
BadEditPro 4 months ago
@BadEditPro
What I do wonder we have a lot lime in the water.. I tried it once to test on a old record I get a lot of clicks and pops with it..
While I am going to try with distilled water with 92% pure alcohol and a drop detergent would work very well
MrDemilord 4 months ago
"How to make an old LP brand new"
BooVII 7 months ago
Just curious but do you think a Mr Clean magic eraser would clean a record?
doyouliketowatch 9 months ago
@doyouliketowatch It may be a bit rough for cleaning records... A nice soft sponge seems to work best. :) JC
BadEditPro 9 months ago
Tried this on a a couple of 16 RPM records. Cleaned them right up!
That's 3 down and 23 left to clean... I think I've got myself a whole weekend project!
linuxlove4004 9 months ago
@linuxlove4004 Just get your assembly line going and you'll get them done quick. :) JC
BadEditPro 9 months ago
Tried this today with a beat up disco record i bought for two dollars, didn't have time so i just put a drop of detergent on a sponge, rinsed out most of it so it was only mildy soapy, washed in a circular motion on both sides and dried with a terry cloth towel. Record played great with only physical scratches being audible. Thanks.
darrenmajesty 10 months ago
@darrenmajesty Cool! It's really amazing sometimes what a ood cleaning will do for an old record. :) JC
BadEditPro 10 months ago
Hey JC, I tried your method today on all of my thrift store vinyls! I was using wood glue to clean my dirty vinyls, it really helps but it wasn't getting out finger prints as good as I wanted it to. Also, right after you peel it off your vinyl is really staticy and attracts lint and all that. Anyways, I tried this out and it works great! :D
MrMario2011 11 months ago
I use a brush to scrub the playing surface. A soft nailbrush(too soft for intended use as sold) for stuff that's been around a building site or has jam etc on it, and synthetic paintbrush meant for acrylic paint when dirt levels appear light. I try to avoid the centre because of previous damage to labels. Keep a damp cloth at the turntable to minimise static.
TheBeebopper 1 year ago
@TheBeebopper You
ll get better results from a wet method. Some environmental contaminants just won't brush away or dissolve with a wet cloth. The detergent does much to get that sort of nastiness off... :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro To clarify: I scrub with thebrush and detergent and water. If I can't wait for the last of the water to evaporate I'll run a hairdryer over it. For dry cleaning on the platter I use a bristle brush, damp cloth or some sort of artists brush for deep groove cleaning. I use a fine artists brush (kinked on the crimp) to wipe the dust from the stylus for each playing session.
TheBeebopper 1 year ago
@TheBeebopper Got it! I thought you brushing dry.. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@TheBeebopper
I use an axe.
Zobrak80 11 months ago
WOAH! I tried this on my Sgt. Pepper mono record...and it sounds even better than using wood glue! Thanks a ton mate!
ninenine909 1 year ago
@ninenine909 Huh? Wood Glue?!! :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
1st step - let me clarify - comment box limits - multiply the time it takes to baby these records and multiply that with the number of records you have accumulated, "collected" and hoarded. Life's too short. Lossless D/A for the win.
wendileona 1 year ago
@wendileona I can get through 30 in less than an hour...I've done it. I took my time for the video. Paper towels don't leave lint if you don''t use the same one for too long. If they do, a carbon fiber brush grabs it before the first pay. Finding and restoring LP's is great fun and the joy of hearing music as it was originally intended to be heard is worth the effort. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
1st Step - TIME. You need TIME. Cleaning each and every record you find, buy, you know used records, time yourself cleaning and multiply by that number. Its like complicated dishwashing.
Step 2 - double that because the babying a turntable/cartridge/tonearm, etc. is just as time consuming at each play.
BTW Paper towels introduce lint back into the record, dishsoap has chemicals. Take a fine record brush, dry gather the super microdust thats imbedded into the record that washing never removes.
wendileona 1 year ago
This is a great way to clean records. I've been using this method for a couple of years. I have done a few things that you said not to do though such as using antibacterial dish soap. I try to avoid getting the label wet on most records because they do often get slightly damaged when they get wet.
Trance88 1 year ago
@Trance88 I've found that as long as you get the excess water off the label it will go back to normal once it dries. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
Good points made about paper towels shedding, and they do shed. Some brands shed far less, such as bounty! Just keep in mind that wet cleaning is for grossly dirty records, and that any lint left by a paper towel is "soft dirt" which the stylus will kick aside during the first play. There will be some ticks and soft pops! Just simply clean after the first play with a disc washer velvet pad, and all the lint will stick to it. But, you have to play the record first. The stylus will not be harmed.
TheFRiNgEguitars 1 year ago
@TheFRiNgEguitars I have found that a bushing with an AudioQuest carbon fiber brush after the record has completely dried gets any fibers left behind. As you point out, anything stuck in the groove pops out after the first play and another brushing gets that. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
So if I wash my records like this, will it take out the dirt from the grooves? Also, if I use this method, and use a carbon fiber brush before and after each play, I shouldn't have to clean them again for a very, very long time? Are these assumptions correct?
I trust your opinion more than just about anyone because you have quite a lot of experience with HiFi audio.
UnchainTheNight1 1 year ago
@UnchainTheNight1 Absolutely. You may want to clean them with Discwasher solution or just plain isopropyl alcohol if you get some finger prints on them after the initial cleaning but that's it. This is just for aggressive restoration of really dirty records. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro Awesome, I plan to give it a try today.
UnchainTheNight1 1 year ago
Good guide to cleaning a record. Just a couple of notes, not directed TO you, but just to add on:
1) It's really best to use microfiber cloth. Paper towel still can leave lint. If you are using a paper towel, don't add too much pressure.
2) Before washing, find a non-abrasive, soft bristled brush and lightly graze the record. This will get any loose surface dirt off. With records coming from thrifts, there will be dust and possible mold on it.
These tips will help clean them a little better.
StarionX 1 year ago
@StarionX Thanks for the extra info. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
How about Simple Green and a high pressure garden hose attachment? (Serious question!) I tried this but I don't know how well it worked. The record was probably permanently damaged to begin with. What should I get if I want a reusable towel?
wakaratwakawaka 1 year ago
@wakaratwakawaka I'd stick with the mild dish soap and sink method. I would be afraid that the high pressure stream would damage the label and reduce the value of the record. Simple Green tends to leave some residue behind, as well. Try a rub down with isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth if you want to try and really get the record clean. The alcohol can sometimes get contaminants that the soap won't. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro I stay away from the label when I use that method. Haven't used it on a valuable record anyway, still waiting to fix my Keith Monks machine.
wakaratwakawaka 1 year ago
Wouldn't wet and scrunched paper towels release spicks and specks on the records?
TheSlimeWorkShop 1 year ago
@TheSlimeWorkShop No... It doesn't shed too much unless you try and use the same paper towel until it gets totally soaked. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
Hey JC I have a few questions. Does it matter what brand of paper towel to use? Some generics are really rough. When rinsing the record would it be good to use the faucets sprayer (with light water pressure)? Finally, What if you have excessive hard water?
And btw I watched the stylus cleaning video earlier and I'm going out to get my magic eraser sometime today!
acrttdriver 1 year ago
@acrttdriver Thanks! Paper won't scratch vinyl unless it's plasticized so the brand of paper towel doesn't matter. No scrubbing! You could use the sprayer but I like that heavy stream of water to hit the record's surface. You've got to get the soap and the dirt it carries with it out of the grooves quickly. The more water flow, the better. Hard water is not a problem if you get the record dry as fast as you can. Don't let it dry on the record. Use the towels to get it off immediately. :") JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro Thanks for the reply Maestro!.......Great videos!!
acrttdriver 1 year ago
I don't want to leave soap residue on the label, I'm kind of OCD that way.
I actually have a Keith Monks cleaning machine, but it needs a lot of work.
wakaratwakawaka 1 year ago
@wakaratwakawaka I've seen no evidence of any residue being left behind on the labels. As a matter of fact, the labels on records that have been handled a lot come out looking much better since the dirt and oil from finger prints is broken up and washed away. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
i don't know a lot about this stuff and i was wondering,
are records better than CD's?
TheHaybot 1 year ago
@TheHaybot Yes. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
In some ways.
wakaratwakawaka 1 year ago
Thanks for the video showing how you do this. I use the same method. However, I don't trust a terry towel (some of these have lint) so I use a "lint free" paper towel instead. Paper and terry towel lint can cause problems too. Nice clear videro explaining a simple yet effective process. Thanks!
clydesight 1 year ago
@clydesight Thanks! Good point... The towels I use have all been washed many times so they don't shed much. I should have pointed that out in the video... :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro
I use a terry towel underneath my tape recorders in my videos, I can't tell you the amount of fuzz that gets into them if I am not careful!
BTW, have you ever tried eyeglasses cleaner on records? It's expensive stuff, but made for acrylic lenses and gets grease off and polishes. Not sure if it would work. Not sure what's in it. Keeps my glasses clean though.
clydesight 1 year ago
This is one great video about how to clean records!
oviwolf 1 year ago
Very informative! I use a similar method for 45's.
nester103 1 year ago
I used that some method too to cleaning records that are mad dirty. However, I avoid getting on the label much as possible. When drying a record, I just blot up much water as I can. I do not wipe since I'm afraid I may scratch the record. I just let whatever is left air dry.
Vinylrecordsneverdie 1 year ago
@Vinylrecordsneverdie Thanks! You don't have to be too careful because a paper towel won't scratch vinyl unless you dig really hard and go across the grooves. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@Vinylrecordsneverdie last friday i bought a 12 inch single of JJFAD at the thrift for 50 cents, and it looked like it went off roading it was so dirty. I first tried cleaning it with discwasher, and alcohol but it played very scratchy even though the record looked fine. After washing the record in the bathroom sink with Softsoap the scratchy problem was corrected.
craig1974 1 year ago
@craig1974 It works! I got a Sly & The Family Stone album that looked like it had been hung up on a wall in a smoke filled bar for years. I thought it wouldn't play at all but once it got washed and dried, it was surpriseingly clean sounding. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
@BadEditPro i know it works because i just cleaned the one i mentioned. I dunked the LP down in water though, but not the label. Its hard trying not to get water on the label, but like the guy said its not an everyday cleaning method. I think if you dont scratch the label it will be alright, but dont submerge it. I used a fake chamois to wash mine instead of a sponge. After i washed that lp you would not believe what was left in the sink!
craig1974 1 year ago
Great Video. I have used this type of method for many records and it works well. Have you ever heard a record that was cleaned on a vacuum machine a la Nitty Gritty? The reason I ask is that the reasoning behind the vacuum method is that without the vacuum, it is impossible to get 100 percent of the fluid off the record before it evaporates. Therefore, solids suspended in the liquid are redeposited on the vinyl......look forward to your next video--a cassette/reel tape video possibly?
margaretsville 1 year ago
@margaretsville Thanks! Yes, I have actually used one of those machines many years ago in a radio station. This works better. The running water seems to really get into the grooves and get the gunk out. As long as you soak the water up right after washing there shouldn't be much chance for residue to build up. The paper towel is acting like a vacuum on a molecular level anyway. There's just not been much going on with tape lately. I'll post something if anything pops up. JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
you're the best friend that record ever had!just did this for the first time last week.lynyrd skynrd second helping never sounded so good.
dimebagdave77 1 year ago
@dimebagdave77 Thank you! It can do miracles on some records. I have only run into a couple that were just too far gone to play even after a good cleaning... :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
Jo
Great video and method and so nice to see you in person again.
Warm regards
Richard
spannerworks1 1 year ago
@spannerworks1 Thank you! :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
This is exactly the way I clean my records. This method is simple, cheap and effective. No need to pay money for expensive special cleaning solutions!
DrCassette 1 year ago
@DrCassette Thanks! Most of those cleaning solutions don't get the job done and they're expensive. Nothing but a good dunk and rinse will get the grime off of a record that has been mishandled. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
"Don't play a dirty record" Yeah. Those Richard Pryor and Rudy Ray Moore records will kill the needle lol. I've always been afraid to get records wet like that for some reason, but it does work. It will make the record sound new. Also if you play a dirty record, the crud gets on the needle and distorts the sound. And to do 78s, use an old toothbrush. Dip it in the soapy water and run it around the grooves. The look and sound mint afterwards.
jasonlava 1 year ago
@jasonlava Oops! I played a lot of George Carlin. Thanks! :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
This is probably the best record cleaning how-to video I've ever seen,
Thanks JC! :D
AnalogueJosh 1 year ago
@AnalogueJosh Thanks. I've saved records that looked like they should go right into the trash this way. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
I try not to add friction between the record and its cardboard sleeves. They scratch the records permanently.
SlimeTron5000 1 year ago
@SlimeTron5000 I always try to make sure there is a sleeve in there, too. It helps a great deal. :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago
Great vid...I been doing this to my old dirty lp's for years and it truly works .
It was good to see a video with the face behind that great radio voice you have .thank you for another great pro tip ...THAT works .
HymnTimeGospelSongs 1 year ago
@HymnTimeGospelSongs Thank You!... :) JC
BadEditPro 1 year ago