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No heat necessary cool.setting

I used to clean my records using this kind of method. I then switched to an ultra sonic cleaner, a total game changer as far as restoration and really opening up the sound at an obvious level. Can't recommend it enough.

I agree with your methods as they clearly work! Really enjoy your videos, too! I think you planned the glue coming apart just to show how the hairdryer works lol, but just one question: why would you try to save that crappy PVC sleeve? If you're using new anti-stat inners, you may as well replace the outer! Thanks! :)

Do you clean your microfiber cloths? If so how? You’re videos are really interesting 👍

What a ball ache. Imagine cleaning a collection this way? It will take a lifetime 😂 Get a vaccum or ultrasonic cleaner. You need to rinse with distilled water by the way.

You are nuts!!!

It sounds... mono. (?)

Something seems wrong with this Queen's record...

Follow-up on the brush... so I can't find anything here that isn't bundled with a $35 'baby kit' so wondering what brush you got maybe from amazon or something similar? I tried a goat hair brush but I think it's *too* soft... the one you are using looks better... I am going to try the toothbrush!!! Thanks!!

I did found a very scratched 1955 Sarah Voughan LP, placed in a poor cover, in a flea maket. After a cleaning process of 24 hours, leaving the vinyl immersed in the cleaning liquid and using a cheap manual rotating cleaner, I did get some results: Side 1 became very quiet, with almost no crackling and crystal clear sound; side 2, however, retains some crackling, but above all it loops in two places due to a marked transversal scratch....The good thing is that this record was given to me for free.

A couple of things: You need to include some kind of soap to break the surface tension. The water doesn't go into the groove of your record otherwise, and you're just cleaning the outer surface. Secondly, rather than blowing your record dry with a hair dryer, get yourself a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Stick a cloth over the nozzle and suck your record dry. If you use a little soap in your washing process, the water will get into the grove and soften up the grime there. The wet/dry vac will suck all that out and you can see it collect on the cloth that you stick over the vacuum nozzle. You'll hear the difference when you play the record. Cheers

Was a vinyl DJ since 1980, to around 2005 when I switched to digital. This is how I cleaned all of my records. It works, and it doesn't damage the vinyl. It is also very cheap, and that is why audiophiles and audio companies hate it, because they can't sell you some £3000 vinyl cleaning machine, and rip you off.

The catalog number may point to the American release, but the label itself has a mention of Australia in the print on the rim of the label.

the aussie record covers manufactured using the rough card outside/gloss inside for the record & inner sleeves have always been tricky to care for and restore

Also try an artist knead eraser. They Do Not remove any paper fiber. I have used mine on my white and lighter colored album jackets with No ill effects.

Nice work mate, Where abouts in Australia are you ? I'm in Sydney and have an extensive vinyl collection too. I'm a huge Queen Fan and have a large Queen collection, which comprises of rare 1st press UK, Japanese (with OBI) and Australian releases among many others. I have noticed the "white" jacketed albums don't fair well in high humid climates and those primarily from Japan tend to suffer foxing of the sleeve. Not sure if it's a moldy condition but I'd love to figure out how to remove the foxing if at all possible. I wonder if a hydrogen peroxide concoction can work. I'll have to try it on a sacrificial cover I think. Thankfully though, most of my Jap vinyl was stored correctly by the previous owners and are in almost mint condition. I just have a few that need attention. No big deal really. It is what it is given they are nearly 50 years old I guess.

Never use plain water! Always use demineralized water!

another awesome vid! thx for sharing. i find the vids very interesting and relaxing. id love to see u clean an old classic of hitori dake's one day :P

Great video! A rubber eraser will remove a lot of the spots, since it’s a white cover.

Nice job! We have very similar techniques. I've also had success cleaning CERTAIN covers with a drop or two of hand sanitizer on a microfiber cloth, helps remove ink as well. The previous user comment regarding an eraser is very effective on light colored covers.

Very cool! Have you tried using a rubber eraser or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean up the white background of the jacket. That might help take off some of the ring wear and dirt on the cover.

The baby's hair brush! Of course!!! Perfect for getting to the bottom of grooves... there is no way you can damage the vinyl with this brush... going to get one this afternoon! Thank you!!!

According to some ppl I know don't even clean there records or have done they say they never had any issues when playing,tbh the record look damn ok before doing this. He's doing this video to gain subcribers and view's and demonstrating how to clean a record that's he's choice I wouldn't bother with all this I use wet wipes and a dry scratch free cloth that's it,dose a great job for me this is too much cleaning on the record ridiculous tbh..

It’s been proven that the baby hair brush is not as delicate as you think! It has shown in a demo video on this channel how badly the baby brush put scratches in the vinyl! Do not use the “baby brush “!

Awesome edition and great album. thx for sharing!

great stuff! i have been getting 2nd chance vinyl withdrawals

I don't know why you need 1% isopropanol alcohol I can't see that doing much. There's no issue using a stronger mix say 20% even pure. isopropanol alcohol comes in a PVC bottle what vinyl is with coloring and release agent if there was any issues with the bottles with isopropanol alcohol they wouldn't put it in the bottles. The only stuff you can't use it on it's shellac 78 and those flexi discs. You still need a wetting agent like some pure soap car body soap without the wax. You can try this for really dirty records if they don't come out clean and have a lot of surface noise! Its called (auto groom) meant for cleaning vinyl in cars. Is a foam spread it in with a fine brush leave it for about three minutes and rinse off. I like those label protectors where'd you get that from? There's some evidence some cases of the outer sleeve gasing off old type of pvc and getting onto the record permanently damaging I wouldn't be using old outer slaves just get polyurethane ones

Such a great album !

Congrats on your new turntable!

Enjoy watching these restoration videos. As others have said, get rid of the paper inner sleeves and also chuck the old plastic covers, no need to keep those. Get new crystal clear outer sleeves. Gluing the cover is an easy and worthy practice, I do it all the time with clear glue. Very nice job and great album too!

Great results! But please change that paper inner sleeve to a proper one! Paper sleeves can damage record surface!

Great to see you back! I've really enjoyed your previous videos. All the best.

Very cool. Love to watch your videos for tips

Great to see another video. I’m enjoying watching you experiment with various techniques in each video. One piece of advice: get rid of the old PVC sleeve. They let out a gas that will not only stain your record but other records around it (it’s called “outgassing”). Some of that grime you were wiping off was the chemicals from the plastics sweating from the sleeve. There are a few videos and articles online showing photos of it staining records. Replace them with some new modern sleeves, stick on the old price tag if you want the nostalgia and you’ll be fine.

Heads are exploding. Oh my gawd he used water…… Nice job, ppl who want to cry about a $1 worth of material being played on a $1k turntable through a $5k cart into a $30k pre-amp into a $100k amp to $500k speakers are the the true masters of the universe. Only think different would have done was replace the outer sleeve, com’on they’re a nickel each, splurge

Where can i get that facila brush?

This shows you exactly what you should NOT do, thumbs down.

Great album. Amazing for such an old record.

Loves it

You forgot the toilet brush! 😁

I highly recommend nylon. Stay way from animal hairs. Nylon record brushes won't scratch pvc and the diameter is thin enough to get in the groove.

Is this for fun???

Just curious, what microscope were you using?

This is so awesome! Great scientific approach. Super methodical. Love the use of the microscope. Can’t wait to see more videos.

My guess is, and my experience suggests, that the sonic benefits of thorough cleaning significantly outweigh the sonic effects of minor scratches.

What about a soft makeup brush (with its many fine bristles)?

Always use brush only with wet clean

That goat hair brush looks really brittle and stiff. The goat hair brushes I've got are all really fine and soft.

Please come back. I need more tips from you to clean my used vinyl records.

Thanks for this very detailed way to clean. I’m in Sydney as well and have been reluctant to do anything about cleaning my 50 year old collection but feel this might be my option. I was always worried I might do more damage than good. 👍