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    Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII Complete Kit

    • Yes, I have cleaned the brushes with a toothbrush as recommended and use only distilled water.
    • I then dry the record off with the clothe and use an anti static brush before playing.
    • Like many other reviewers, I was "underwhelmed" by the product at first glance - a bright yellow tank, two brushes and two rollers, you supply the "power" to spin the record through the solution
    • The important part is not to rush through it, but to slowly turn the LP and let the brushes do their work.
    • (The fluid enclosed will get you through about 300 records.)The price might seem like a lot compared to a brush-type cleaner, especially as what you're buying is just a plastic tub
    • Now, cleaned with Spin Clean, and an Audioquest brushing right before playing
    • Two brushes are inserted into the tub to clean both sides of the record as you turn it
    • Then I dry the record with a VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine with 8 Oz of solution and cleaning brush
    • Now, cleaned with Spin Clean, and an Audioquest brushing right before playing: OK
    • For dirty/used albums, wipe first with a good brush (original discwasher, or new Mobile Fidelity Brush) and solution
    • This worked well as the brush got the majority of the gunk (especially from garage sale/thrift store vinyl) and then the SpinClean really scrubbed it well, leaving a nice shiny clean album
    • The pads are made of the same material as many record cleaning brushes are made of
    • It is essentially a strong plastic tub that has 2 soft brushes that face each other in the middle of the tub.
    • A good Discwasher brush for 20 dollars or so will last you 2 decades or more and will keep your records clean
    • The brushes that wash the records are just like the ones used to collect dust when on a turntable (but far more effective wet)
    • In fact, anything thicker than standard LPs will hardly rotate through the tight, non-adjustable brushes
    • Use a brush, I like the audioquest carbon fiber anti static every time you play, even after cleaning to keep in good shape
    • I had tried all of the homemade techniques: microfiber cloths, brushes, homemade cleaning solutions
    • (I've actually had good luck at the sink, soaping up and rinsing records, but found that to be imprecise and very time-consuming.)The Spin Clean does a much better job due to the well-constructed velvet brush/sponges and the design, and it's fast: I can unsleeve, wash, dry, and resleeve a record in 47 seconds (your results may vary)
    • , the rollers do there job perfectly and the brushes are gentle on the vinyl but touch on the dirt
    • The included cleaning fluid is highly concentrated, and while you don't get very much of it, it is sufficient to clean 100's of records if you first use a soft brush to remove most dust and clean your records in batches.
    • One may want to use an anti-static solution and anti-static brush when the record is cleaned and dried.
    • While I was not particularly keen to pay $71.00 for this product, it was a wonderful alternative to cheaper "solutions" such as RCA's Discwasher D4+ (which has Isopropyl Alcohol in it which, when mixed with the chemicals that comprise Vinyl will dry it out and make it crack/brittle) or the "Entry-Level" VPI cleaners that start at $300.I have tried dealing with an assortment of dry clean solutions (think anti-static brushes, etc
    • Even the two cleaning brushes seem to be in good shape
    • I have used multiple different record cleaning brushes, static brushes, guns, etc
    • Now I only need to do is pull my records out of the plastic sleeves and give 'em a one time anti-static brush swipe then drop the needle and enjoy
    • Here I've got the best results preparing my own solution (spin-clean fluid + distilled water), applying a heavy layer over the affected surface with a very soft brush and removing it after few hours (again, you may need to repeat the process more times because glue spots may be very hard to clean).I'm not pretending to introduce myself as an expert, just wanted to share his humble experience
    • I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but I had hoped it would at least provide a better cleaning than my Audio Technica cleaning brush and cleaning fluid
    • Soaked in the solution, the brushes clean the record surface as you turn the record by hand.
    • And don't forget to rinse the brushes well when you are done or change the cleaning solution.
    • I then like to use a Record Doctor and some cleaners like AI #6 to start with a good brush and let the solution do it's job
    • Skip the little brush kits and surface cleaners, this gives each record a deep clean and restores them to near mint condition
    • Its not magic, two brushes, two rollers, and a bottle of cleaning fluid
    • Not so much for its plasticky cheap design, but that the brushes become useless after about 30 seconds of being in the solution.
    • Soak the brushes before your start cleaning for 15 min or so
    • I still have my awesome discwasher brush (the original is much better than the ones they are selling now
    • Do yourself a favor and order the upgraded model or pick up an extra set of cleaning brushes
    • I have used multiple different record cleaning brushes, static brushes, guns, etc
    • Does make for a good night listening to records while you clean, but this is barely a step above a nice cleaning brush
    • The dishwater I made fun of is actually Spin Clean’s fluid that you mix with distilled water.
    • Spin Clean’s instructions say to turn the record three revolutions in each direction.
    • As the description says, you can clean up to 50 LP’s on one tank, and it can sit for up to a week