Your favorite record cleaning kit?

[HStanford1]

Hey guys, I was considering pick up this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664470-REG/Audio_Technica_AT6012_AT6012_Vinyl_Record_Cleaning .html
But I'm on the fence about it. What is a solid record cleaning kit that will get all this microdust/static off my records. Whenever I pull a record off my tables, you can literally here the static pop!
Thanks a ton! I don't want a wet cleaner just yet, just something to De-Static/Remove all dust

[dskreet]

My Tongue :P

When that don't work, Gruv Glide, tried and true for me since 96'

[dskreet]

Also, what slipmats do you have?, that can be a big cause of static.

A good soft microfiber towel can clean a record with no liquids, as long as the record is not caked with dirt, then it can damage you records.

All in All Gruv Glide is a good investment.

[Boomcie]

Have been using this for a while
http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?179-Mr-Smashy%92s-Guide-to-Record-Cleaning

I've used Gruv Glide also, it's well worth it

[HStanford1]

Right now using a set of sicmats, brand new. Tossed my Vestax ones because they were falling apart haha!
I may just invest in Gruv Glide. Heard much praise about it

[dskreet]

Sicmats are OK, Just wipe down your records down (just don't do the Old School T-Shirt and armpit thing..lol) and you should be good to go, but Gruv Glide is a good investment for non Timecode Vinyl

[Sigma]

I really like this stuff, although it's probably a bit extreme for your needs: -

http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?630-Record-Revirginizer-Good-ish-for-cleaning-vinyl

[DjZzeless]

Gruv Glide

[dskreet]

^Old School Cleaning Fluid - 95% Distilled Water, 5% Rubbing Alcohol and a nice soft car waxing sponge.... Gruv Glide is still my preferred method!

[mr.smashy]

Gruv Glide doesn't clean anything, it's anti-static treatment and a lubricant. The surface dust will be picked up on your pads or pushed deeper into the grooves, and it will leave a residue on your needle. I can always tell when I buy a used record that has been treated by gruv glide because it will not sound great but look clean, and I can look at my stylus and see gunk on the tip. If you're really into gruv glide, save yourself some serious money and buy STATIC GUARD at a drugstore or home products store like Target, because it's the same chemicals with a different label. Guess which one costs more; the aimed at DJs and record collectors or the one aimed at women's clothing?

[dlove]

I use a bowl of hot water with a teeny-tiny drop of washing up liquid, with a well-wrung out cloth.

[Rothgery]

wood glue and some time - that thread needs to be rejuvenated for sure. Smash wasn't that your thread from 1.0?

[HStanford1]

Sicmats are OK, Just wipe down your records down (just don't do the Old School T-Shirt and armpit thing..lol) and you should be good to go, but Gruv Glide is a good investment for non Timecode Vinyl
I may pick up some of your Vinyl Junkie print mats or the DJF ones ;) Just gotta convince the girl that 25 bucks is worth it :D How good are they honestly for mixing or are your mats geared more towards scratching? Always nice to have a couple of pairs to rotate out



wood glue and some time - that thread needs to be rejuvenated for sure. Smash wasn't that your thread from 1.0?
Can you elaborate on the wood glue thing?



Gruv Glide doesn't clean anything, it's anti-static treatment and a lubricant. The surface dust will be picked up on your pads or pushed deeper into the grooves, and it will leave a residue on your needle. I can always tell when I buy a used record that has been treated by gruv glide because it will not sound great but look clean, and I can look at my stylus and see gunk on the tip. If you're really into gruv glide, save yourself some serious money and buy STATIC GUARD at a drugstore or home products store like Target, because it's the same chemicals with a different label. Guess which one costs more; the aimed at DJs and record collectors or the one aimed at women's clothing?

Hey there again Smashy! You always have some great advice, so what do you personally prefer/use for getting all the dust off and removing static?

Great suggestions everyone! I'll come back and +rep later on

[mr.smashy]

Hey there again Smashy! You always have some great advice, so what do you personally prefer/use for getting all the dust off and removing static?

Great suggestions everyone! I'll come back and +rep later on

I like procedure so much I put my name on it: http://www.djforums.com/forums/content.php?175-Mr-Smashy%92s-Guide-to-Record-Cleaning

[deejaygo]

It's not my favorite, but there has always been one of these around the house since I was a kid. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=cRV&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=rca+vinyl+cleaner&gs_sm=3&gs_upl=3167l10583l0l10663l17l15l0l2l2l0l104l1103l1 2.2l16l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=666&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15039906965697288508&sa=X&ei=n69PT7SwKMXw0gHvzPnjDQ&ved=0CGwQ8wIwAw

[FCruzDJ]

Can you elaborate on the wood glue thing?



Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gyvipBs6Vs