Spin-Clean Record Washer Fluid, 8oz.

Does a good job in my Studebaker record cleaner

It was a gift with the record cleaning unit. He seemed to think it would work well.

This does the job! My grimy 99 cent Goodwill finds sound almost as good as my brand new $50 albums now (limited edition Pokemon and Banjo-Kazooie soundtracks -- only reason I spent $50 on an album) -- with the exception of the few pops and crackles that are clearly caused by the scratches and other imperfections created by the previous owners. I am really impressed with how well these old albums sound after a good cleaning! It also helped the static issue I was having with my new albums. I have peace of mind using this over the alcohol-water solution my brother suggested simply because of the slight possibility that alcohol might damage my vinyl. This solution has no alcohol in it. How I used it, short version: I bought a 24oz spray bottle and (after washing the bottle) mixed half a cap full of the cleaning fluid with 12 oz of distilled water and shook it to make sure it was mixed well. With my Goodwill records, I wiped them off with a clean microfiber cloth before spraying them to get the bulk of the dust off. With my new ones, I just went ahead and sprayed them. I then placed the album on the turntable with the side I sprayed facing up (avoid getting any liquid on the turntable) and used a different microfiber cloth to clean with the liquid. I turned the record in the direction it would spin while playing as I wiped it. I then used a third dry and clean microfiber cloth to finish drying the record. Then I repeated the process with the other side of the record and put it back in its sleeve once I was sure it was dry. How I used it in detail and the reason behind diluting the cleaning fluid with water: When I got the bottle, the first thing I did was read the instructions. The instructions are specifically for use with the machine. It says to pour one cap full over the brushes after filling the machine to the fill line with distilled water. This tells me it isnt meant to be used pure. So, I got on the companys website to see how much water is supposed to be in the machine. The answer? 24oz. I bought a plain 24oz spray bottle from Walmart (in the plant section) to mix my distilled water and cap full of cleaner. I hand washed the bottle before I used it just to be safe. I recommend using distilled water if at all possible to ensure extra crap thats in the tap water doesnt get onto your records. I already keep distilled water to clean my fountain pens, so that was no trouble for me. I only had a few albums to clean, so I didnt want to fill the whole bottle and have it sitting around for a while. So, I filled the bottle to the 12oz mark and poured in half a cap. I then shook it to make sure it was mixed well. I used three different microfiber cloths, but it could be done with just one if youre more patient. I already had one microfiber cloth, and I picked up a 2-pack in the automotive department for less than $1. I cleaned them before I used them. Ordinarily, Ill probably wash them by hand and air dry them since they arent supposed to be mixed with non-microfiber cloths, but I was in a hurry, so I went ahead and stuck them in the wash by themselves on warm with a small amount of Woolite. Some places online say not to use detergent at all, but the instructions said to wash them with a mild detergent. Its probably best to let them air dry, but sticking them in the dryer every once in a while is okay as long as its on low heat. With my Goodwill albums, I gently wiped them off with one dry microfiber cloth to get the majority of the dust off to keep my cleaning microfiber cloth from getting as dirty. I skipped that step with my new albums. I then sprayed one side of the album away from the record player or any other electronics. I did my best to avoid the label. The website says it wont damage the label, but I figure any liquid will damage paper, so I just tried to keep the liquid off as much as possible. If some did get on it, I wiped it off before cleaning the record. Then I placed the record on the turntable -- sprayed side up. I sprayed my Goodwill albums a lot, so I had to be careful when placing them on the turntable to keep any liquid from getting on the turntable. I spun the record in the direction it would normally spin while playing and wiped it with the second microfiber cloth. I have an automatic turntable, and I accidentally hit play a couple times -- one of those times sent the stylus crashing across the album I was cleaning *cringe*. So, Ive started paying extra attention to the stylus position while cleaning and putting the cuing lever up before I clean my records just in case. Once the bulk of the liquid was gone, I switched to the third dry clean microfiber cloth to finish drying it. Cleaning it this way, my second microfiber cloth got pretty wet, so the third cloth helped dry better. I then repeated the process with the other side of the record and put the record in its sleeve once it was dry. Then I moved on to the next record. Ive had a lot of trouble with static causing my turntables pad to stick to the record when I pick it up, so I started wiping the pad down with the damp cloth after each record I cleaned. The combination of cleaning the records and wiping the pad down has greatly reduced my static problems. My pad hasnt clung to my records since. My dorm room air is extremely dry, so Ill probably have to do this several times to keep the static at bay. For now, though, its working. I hope I helped some other new vinyl enthusiast! To any older vinyl enthusiasts or audiophiles (Im just a casual listener), if you have any suggestions, please let me know! My process was gleaned from a few hours of internet research and chats with my oldest brother who has been collecting vinyl for a couple years longer than me, so experienced advice is always welcome!

Ive tried all of the other record cleaning solutions on the market, and for me this one works the best. While I dont own the Spin Cleaner machine, this works great manually as well. I first take a Hunt brush to sweep on the loose debris and dust off of the record. Then I take a small amount of the cleaning solution...just enough to get the surface of the brush Im using damp, and rotate it counter clockwise on the record. Just make sure you do it evenly. I have a bright, clip on lamp attached the the stand my turntable sits on to illuminate the record for cleaning purposes. This way I can see all of the debris and grime on the album and check it after cleaning. For really grimy records you purchase that are used from thrift stores, yard/garage sales etc. I just pour the bottle cap about halfway and pour it on different sections of the record, and then take and clean the album in the same manner as before. It doesnt take long for it to dry...maybe 15-20 minutes and its ready to play or to be stored for in the record sleeve.

Always great

I do not have one of these devices but seems like a lot of work and trouble just to clean an vinyl record. I have been using good quality record cleaning fluid and a record felt duster. I squirt just a small amount of record fluid on the felt duster and allow my record to spin around on the turntable at the highest speed as I run the felt duster over it. The turntable spins the record and the duster does the cleaning. No mess, no water or basin to fill and my records turn out great and play great. But not knocking your product, looks like it works well too.

The cleaner itself is nothing special. I received the product a few days after I ordered it.

Doesn’t seem like a good deal for the amount, but it works great.

great job

Good product, great value. A lot more reasonable than others and works just as well.