Spin-Clean Vinyl Record Washer Deluxe Kit | Record Cleaning Kit | Vinyl Record Cleaner | Includes Five Extra Drying Cloths, Extra 32oz. Fluid & Extra Brushes | Perfect for 33, 45 & 78 RPM

I purchased the Disc Cleaner along with the Hudson gel stylus cleaner and I have to say I am blown away with the results. My LPs are clean and look almost new. They sound GREAT too which is the main thing. I am rediscovering my vinyl with this combination. Vocals and instruments sound redefined and vibrant and 'real' now. My Rega deck never sounded better (and they don't recommend cleaning like this! huh?)I was skeptical at first (but encouraged by the Amazon reviews) as with everything audio, it's over priced and usually gimmicky, but with this I am a convert now.Old scratchy records still sound scratchy however, BUT the improved sound quality makes up for quite a bit, and the scratches seem less noticeable. LPs in good condition now sound SUPERB! Quite a noticeable difference in the fidelity of each recording!It was the quality which surprised me. The improvement in audio fidelity and response has been startling. I am now convinced that LPs CAN sound better than CDs!Using the Disc Cleaner is kinda fun. It's very easy too.It WON'T damage your record's label!! (quite a few reviewers were concerned about this)Even if the label gets wet, the fluid easily wipes off and leaves no trace.I found the cloths provided with the unit perfectly satisfactory in removing the fluid from the LP once the cleaning process (3x turns clockwise, then the same anti-clockwise) is over. I will add however that I have found wiping the LP dry in ONE direction is beneficial. Here is my technique:-First, lay one of the cloths flat on a firm surface to act as a base for the operation. This will also absorb a lot of the excess fluid.Fold the other cloth into a third of its width, then fold it to half its length. This is roughly the size of the playing surface of one side. Wipe the vinyl SLOWLY in a clockwise direction (I prefer to a.c.). Don't 'scrub' it. A slow steady movement will get a lot of the liquid off the disc. Then softly wipe again to remove all the residue. You will see the droplets disappear and the record takes on the appearance of a new one.The REASON I fold the cloth so is that now, I use the opposite DRY side to finish off wiping the record.Turn the record over. You will see a mottled effect from the other cloth and it's drying. This wipes off very easily with the now slightly damp side to look just like the first side and again, you can use the dry side to finish the record and - done!!With subsequent cleanings you will find that the 'wiping' cloth starts to dampen quite a bit. THIS is why I fold it, so you can just turn to a drier side for more cleanings. One cloth using this technique can last for at least a dozen cleanings!The cloth on the reverse side helps too, and you can just turn this over when it too starts to get loaded with cleaner.When finished, REMOVE the pads in the unit. Leaving them in the solution will be detrimental to their effectiveness. Common sense really. When you remove them, squeeze them firmly together to get as much cleaner out of them as possible. Rinse under a warm tap and again squeeze to remove the water and then pat them with a cloth and let them air dry for future use.I actually rinse the rollers too because you will notice there is a soft rubbery part in the centre of the plastic roller. I'm not sure how it is affected by the cleaning solution so I rinse them, just in case.I then rinse the cloths in a CLEAN soapy solution and thoroughly rinse them and then dry them in a tumbler dryer. Can't be too careful with vinyl really!When ready for another cleaning, I wet the pads using the existing solution as any dirt residue is now at the bottom of the tank and won't contaminate the pads or the records to be cleaned.I noticed that some LPs were surprisingly hard to spin in the tank. I'm assuming that it's just grit and dirt that makes it so, and I found that STEADY and firm handling did the trick and within two revolutions it was turning quite easily. The same with the other direction. Some LPs are of course dirtier than others and I found that a few were better after 5 or 6 turnings in each direction (two cleanings?) but all were noticeably better in appearance and sound after cleaning.I think the Hudson stylus cleaner helped considerably too and would strongly recommend this be a part of your package as well. I'm so surprised at the difference using these two items has made and am quite prepared to say that it is worth the investment. Whether or not a cleaner costing nearly a grand would be any better, I can't say, but for this amount, these two cleaners have provided great value for money. I am rediscovering my vinyl!! Can't say more than that. Happy spinning! (Did I mention - you have to turn the record manually, but if you keep a steady pressure on it and are sensitive to its resistance, it's no problem)

There are a number of terrific reviews here, but as a 37 year audio nut, I thought I'd add my two cents. Let me first say this is the best record cleaning system I've used bar none. Not only is it effective, it's down right addictive! I've done as many as 60 in one session, to as few as five. Prior to obtaining this, I had developed my own wet system with two PVC caps that clamped over the labels, a sink full of soapy water, and a painters pad combined with elbow grease. It worked great! There were two problems. 1) It took forever. 2) It was hard to keep the record from flexing while scrubbing it, especially if it had mildew or a stubborn stain. It convinced me however that a wet cleaning system was superior even to a vacuum. You cannot duplicate the scrubbing action of a wet system by running a brush around a record on a platter. If you could, we'd all be using discwasher brushes for everything. With the Spin Clean I've taken albums that were so dirty or mildewed that I might not normally purchase them even if they were cheap, and turned some of them into near perfect copies. Let me emphasize that a scratched record will always be a scratched record no matter how clean you get it. I've taken records that were covered in dust, dirt, mildew, nicotine, and what looked like soda stains and achieved remarkable results. Here are some tips I've learned. Always start with cleaner records first. You can easily get 50 done per batch if you start with clean ones and work your way toward the dirtiest at the end. If the record has only light dust with a few fingerprints, I give it two spins in each direction. I then set the album in the slot behind the record brushes, and allow it to drain for a minute or so into the reservior. I then lay the album on a (very important) micro-fiber towel, and wipe it down with a micro-fiber cloth. The cloth works better after you clean the first record or two and becomes a little damp. You can even rub at a stubborn finger print or mark with the cloth. I then put the record on a clean towel to air dry a bit more before placing it in a new sleeve. (A record or dish rack would work even better for drying) If you are cleaning relatively clean records, the fluid will last a long time provided you remove the brushes and put the top over the Spin Clean. I increase the number of turns based on how dirty the record is, but never need more than six turns in each direction. I also use the supplied towels to gently wipe dust, lint or pet hair off of the really dirty records before I clean them. On the really filthy ones I like to end with one extra turn in the reverse direction, the theory being that some of the lint pulled from the grooves that has not dislodged will do so when pushed to the opposite direction one more time. Let the record dry a bit, and it there is a stubborn spot or two, set it back in the Spin Clean and go back and forth just in that area. If that doesn't get it (and it ususally will), don't be afraid to bear down on it with your micro cloth! The best judge of when to change the fluid is the "sniff test". I've found when the water gets too dirty it developes a certain unpleasant odor. Of course if it looks dirty you should change it regardless. To Spin Clean's credit however, just like they say the cleaning solution bonds to the dirt and takes it to the bottom of the reservior. You can continue to use it with no risk of stirring it up. When it's time to clean it, carry it to a sink that has a flexible water nozzel and spray it out until clean with WARM water. I've experimented with different ways to clean the brushes, and the nozzel works best for them as well. Don't forget to squeeze the excess moisture out of the pads! I'd also recommend cleaning the pads every 25 records or so, or every 10 if they are very dirty. Why risk it when it's so easy?! As much as I love my machine, it does have a fault. The rollers sometimes have a tendency to ride up or pop out of the spin clean if the record is slightly out of round or has a rough edge. Go slow if this happens, because I had it happen once and it launched the record out of my hands as well! Usually this effect can be minimized by experimenting with different pressure and hand placement. I do wish Spin Clean would come out with a model featuring attached wheels that would solve this minor problem. One could probably also modify an existing unit in a way that would correct it, although I've not felt the urge to do so. Dispite this minor problem, I can't say enough good things about the Spin Clean! I like to buy jazz albums from garage sales, Goodwills, flea markets, and clearance sections of record stores. I had accumulated so many that were too filthy to play that I began setting them aside in a "do not play" pile. Some of these now play better than new, and I don't even blink at buying a dirty record now as long as it appears relatively scratch free. The best part of cleaning them? Listening to them while you work!! Bravo Spin Clean! Thanks for making my life easier without charging a fortune!