Okay. . Time to spill your cleaning secrets!

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Re: Okay. . Time to spill your cleaning secrets!
« Reply #240 on: 27 Apr 2021, 01:04 pm »
I wonder if a clock second hand motor would have enough torque to work? Like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Second-Hand-Only-Clock-Movement-Made-in-USA-MTW-30-/263564873175. Battery operated and 1 RPM.

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« Reply #241 on: 27 Apr 2021, 01:23 pm »
I wonder if a clock second hand motor would have enough torque to work? Like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Second-Hand-Only-Clock-Movement-Made-in-USA-MTW-30-/263564873175. Battery operated and 1 RPM.
Should work fine.  I use something similar to this 3 rpm motor...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/393046407959?hash=item5b83643b17:g:WyYAAOSwlvpfzZLH

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« Reply #242 on: 22 Jul 2021, 03:48 pm »
No affiliation with these guys, but here's where I'm at after a long road of trying everything from the wood glue trick to my own solution and a brush, a Nitty Gritty, etc.

I use this 3D printed wet vac cleaner with a wet/dry vac, and Tergikleen.
https://squeakycleanvinyl.com/products/squeakycleanvinyl-mk-iii


https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Archivist-TergiKleenTM-Tergitol-based-Concentrate/dp/B019YI38Z2


I keep one bottle of the Tergikleen mixture, and one bottle of plain distilled water for rinse. I use the 500ml rinsing bottles like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Oubest-Succulent-Watering-Irrigation-Sprinkling/dp/B087CNJVBG/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=squirt+bottles&qid=1626968542&sr=8-9

Vinyl is noticeably cleaner than any other method, and definitely quieter. It's also quite a bit faster than the hand clean-paintbrush method.
Highly recommended.

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« Reply #243 on: 30 Sep 2022, 10:57 pm »
It seems there may be as many ways to clean vinyl as there are enthusiasts. Years ago I asked at my record store Joe's Record Paradise, and they said use 70% IPA and a paper towel. Which I found works well, but not great. I have read from the Library of Congress that alcohol , while it won't hurt the PVC, may be bad for stabilizers and plasticizers in the record. I haven't seen, or heard any damage, but I have moved on to Spin Clean, and drying with microfiber towels/air dry. I have heard the records I have cleaned thus far, and they sound much quieter, so I am sold on this method.  I purchased a Vinylvac, but it is unboxed as of yet, I don't see where I need it. it seems to be a solution in search of a problem. The MF towels dry just fine, and my records are gorgeously clean.
I have also just started using  unscented dryer sheets under my TT, to control static, and so far it seems to work pretty good.  I am also using MR Clean Magic Eraser to clean the needle. This advice from Joe Collins on You Tube.  I am awaiting a new shipment of archival anti-static sleeves from MoFi.
I was grooving along just fine listening to records, until two weeks ago I let loose the purse strings in the record store, and walked out with 5 classical guitar records,
all of which were kind of dirty. My alcohol regime just could not get them clean enough.

Denon SLDC reciever; Terchnics MKII.  EPC-70 cart ( I think); JBL Bookshelf speakers

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« Reply #244 on: 20 Jan 2023, 06:59 pm »
I picked up the Nitty Gritty vacuum used for $100, then built the ultrasonic for another $150. 
For $250 I doubt if there is anything that comes close. 
There is no need to spend $3000 if you can do even a bit of DIY.
No need to make the cleaner.  You can buy it all pre-packaged.

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Ultrasonic-Cleaning-Stainless-Mechanical/dp/B0933DF8TF/ref=d_pd_di_sccai_cn_sccl_3_1/139-8970149-9383007?pd_rd_w=x30Er&content-id=amzn1.sym.e13de93e-5518-4644-8e6b-4ee5f2e0b062&pf_rd_p=e13de93e-5518-4644-8e6b-4ee5f2e0b062&pf_rd_r=BAT5T9BCVVRCJ1EZ60FD&pd_rd_wg=l1DcL&pd_rd_r=6e8f2afd-8944-47c6-b7c1-82588463cf46&pd_rd_i=B0933DF8TF&psc=1

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Re: Okay. . Time to spill your cleaning secrets!
« Reply #245 on: 20 Jan 2023, 08:29 pm »
I wonder if a clock second hand motor would have enough torque to work? Like this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Second-Hand-Only-Clock-Movement-Made-in-USA-MTW-30-/263564873175. Battery operated and 1 RPM.

I use a 1RPM gear motor slowed down with a $10 PWM and a wallwart from the junk bin.  It turns at 0.3 RPM which is perfect for 3 rotations during a 10 minute clean cycle.

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Re: Okay. . Time to spill your cleaning secrets!
« Reply #246 on: 20 Jan 2023, 10:42 pm »
Mild Ivory soap with 2-3 drops of Dawn dish soap, painters cut in corner brush, Luke warm water, round & round we go with sudsy painters corner tool, the little fibers do get  the grooves well. Rinse with luke warm water, turn on the faucet so there is no aeration in the water, just a steady water stream, so the water gets in the grooves. Lay flat on,clean,cotton,dish towel, gently press down, hit the basement, where I turn on my industrial shop-vac, which I lined the small attachment with sticky felt pads which I cut to go all around the surface of the attachment, slowly seal the suction to the LP, WHILE TURNING IN A SLOW circle to suck out all the water , until they are dry, place on dish rack with a dyson fan blowing on them, wipe with an anti static  gently wetted cloth, wait 3 min, then into a discwasher or MOFI, single,sided,rice paper inner, then put the jacket in the Japanese Mylar re-sealable bags,….seal, put away. Most I do play through to check for pops and ticks during playback.

  Works a charm, mild ivory soap,and a few,drops of Dawn for fingerprints,or whatever is there.
We buy a lot of used records, so most are dusty and fingered up with skin oils.
Works great for our small Box of records.

bkatbamna

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« Reply #247 on: 17 Feb 2023, 12:02 am »
Vevor cleaner from walmart, it was less than $200 delivered to my home.  They've raised the price $40 from when I bought it.
Came with everything needed to start cleaning records as well as a rack to dry them afterwards.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VEVORbrand-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-6L-Stainless-Steel-Vinyl-200w-7-12-inch-Record-Records-Cleaning-Machine-Drying-Rack/572088176

I use filtered water, a small amount of 99% IP alcohol, and a small capful of Ilfoto.  Then add 2 drops of dishwashing liquid soap to the water tank.  The soap probably does nothing but makes me feel better. 
I have some records that I never played due to clicking and popping that are really good now.

S Clark

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« Reply #248 on: 17 Feb 2023, 12:34 am »
It's good to see these easily available and cheap.  They are such a great step up from the old vacuum cleaning devices.   

Lkdog

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« Reply #249 on: 27 Mar 2023, 01:04 am »
Vevor cleaner from walmart, it was less than $200 delivered to my home.  They've raised the price $40 from when I bought it.
Came with everything needed to start cleaning records as well as a rack to dry them afterwards.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VEVORbrand-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-6L-Stainless-Steel-Vinyl-200w-7-12-inch-Record-Records-Cleaning-Machine-Drying-Rack/572088176

I use filtered water, a small amount of 99% IP alcohol, and a small capful of Ilfoto.  Then add 2 drops of dishwashing liquid soap to the water tank.  The soap probably does nothing but makes me feel better. 
I have some records that I never played due to clicking and popping that are really good now.

Am looking at getting one of these.
Are they considered a good option??

S Clark

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« Reply #250 on: 27 Mar 2023, 04:27 am »
Those are a great option, and at a price that is hard to beat even with a DIY rig.   Buy it.  Money well spent.

Lkdog

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« Reply #251 on: 5 Apr 2023, 07:29 am »
Those are a great option, and at a price that is hard to beat even with a DIY rig.   Buy it.  Money well spent.

Thanks for the input.