Spin-Clean Record Washer Kit | Vinyl Record Cleaner for 33, 45 & 78 RPM

I purchased this through Amazon-I'm in the midst of a Home Theater/Audiophile revival, and in so doing I pulled out my last two remaining milk cartons of old vinyl- that have survived four states of moving, three non-air conditioned garages, two wives (!), and one hell of a set of memories to relive by cleaning them up and ripping them to 24/96 hi res files and DVD Audio for posterity and posterior. I've pulled out my old Denon DP-45f, bought a new DL-110 MC cartridge (review on that coming up-awesome!) and started to wipe 40 years of grime, fingerprints, hair gel, and shame off some old classics. This thing WORKS! As a test of both the cartridge and the cleaner I brushed off an orignal LP of Linda Ronstadt's Hasten Down the Wind, a release that I abused the vinyl and the cover of on many occasions as a young lad...Side Two has great accapella vocals, tight drums, and a lot of dynamic moments that will expose dirt in the vinyl. First pass of the side was pretty good actually-I was expecting a lot more wear and tear on a disc that didn't spend much time in it's sleeve. I followed the easy one page instructions on the Spin Clean (and I did go to YouTube and see an excellent and wonderfully geeky home demo there the day before it arrived). Using distilled water and three cap-fulls of the cleaner on the brushes per the instruction I slid the record in the gap, three turns back, three turns forth, and BAM. I set it on a micofiber cloth and used the included surgical cloth to wipe it dry in a swirl motion, flipping it over and repeating the same on the other side. Deceptively simple and ingenius. Not changing a thing on the A/V system I reloaded the disc and played Side Two again. The difference was immediately noticable. Linda's voice was clearer, sibilances were better and the tracks seemed more open and spacious. The results were also measurable-I forgot to mention I put an SPL meter 2' away from the speaker and measured the groove noise between tracks before and after as well...the noise was as much as 5db less, which is a hell of a lot! I'm not saying that this will take 5db of noise off your records, I'm saying it did on THIS record that looked OK before I ran it through the Spin Clean. It obviously cleaned gunk that the eye couldn't see, and it must have helped lower any static electricity buildup as well. I cleaned about 25 LP's with it and by then the water was noticably darker-they say you can get 50 cleanings per dose but I'm guessing they aren't talking about records like mine that looked like they were found by Mike and Frank on American Pickers. It's $80...but it works...but it's $80... For me it was totally worth it to find out my old OOP vinyl survived my decades of abuse and neglect to them better than I did. The Spin Clean is not the kind of thing you can leave on display in your Home Thater/Music Room if you have any decorating taste...like my wife. And it's not cost/effort effective to use it to clean one or two records at a time, then throwing the water/solution out, though honestly even at $20 a bottle if you did that it would aveage 25 cents a record. But playing vinyl is like a dedicated sport you have to suit up for. You're not going to strap the pads on and go play for 5 minutes, so I just factor it into the ritual that makes the whole vinyl experience the cool thing it is for me again. Highly recommended.

So I have a little over 300 records ranging from new and/or un-valuable everyday records all the way up to sealed 1st presses and "White Label" promos and rare pressings. But the thing I had never invested in was a RCM. I had collected many records that visually looked great but upon play were full of static, pops, and crackles to the point of being un-listenable. Most recently I had found a first pressing of Pink Floyd "Animals" for super cheap that was so full of static I couldn't listen to more than 3 minutes of it. I buy records online, via garage sales, books stores, record shops, and anywhere else I can hunt down what I'm looking for for the best $$$. Many are dusty, stored in their original paper or cardboard sleeves, and just overall haven't lived a sheltered life (I prefer original/vintage records when possible which doesnt help). After becoming extremely frustrated when I got about 7 out of 10 records with an unacceptable amount of noise I decided I needed to do something about it. I had been planning to buy a new phono cartridge, but decided before I went and invested $100s in a new cartridge upgrade, maybe I needed to upgrade to something more effective at cleaning my collection than my hand washing and micro fiber towel method since I buy all these previously loved records and it wasnt measuring up!! Enter the Spin Clean. I want to buy an ultrasonic cleaner soon but figured this would at least tell me if some of these records were salvageable. So I ordered it, got it in, and immediately tackled my most severe records. Here are my finds after cleaning most of my records and now months of use: 1) Don't use the rags. They leave lint behind! Get yourself a drying rack (dish rack will do if you are careful and deliberate. 2) Throw out the Spin Clean cleaner and buy you a bottle of TERGIKLEEN!! That stuff saves this cleaner! It makes it way more effective and for $30 you can make 30 gallons! 3) Use distilled water. I tried first using highly filtered water from my water machine but it left spots if not wiped off immediately. 4) Wash about 10 records in a row and let them drip dry! After you wash 10, go back and remove droplets of water with the rags. This allows you to wash more records without soaking your rags and not having to stop as much. 5) If you have records that have not been cleaned in a long time only do 10-15 max then change water as the water gets murky and there will be dusty silk in the bottom of the bin you could stir up. 6) SUUUUUPER crackly records may require 2 sessions to get all the static out. 7) Finally spin records 2 times each way then leave sit for 3 mins. Now spin the 6 times each way and back 2 times the other. 8) Now rinse the Tergikleen off with a squirter bottle, clean the Spin Clean out, squeeze out the brushes and fill with distilled water and run each record through a rinse bath. 3 times each way. 9) Set in drying rack to drip dry then once complete re-sleeve and store. So what has the outcome been. Well I am happy to report all my records became near quiet (you will never get complete silence) and even my worst ones became close to new. After doing them there was a brown silt in the bottom and they gleamed like new. Also my stylus hasn't needed cleaned NEARLY as often. So in conclusion, it may require a bit of trial and error, along with a better cleaning solution but this system works so well I even bought a second so I can have a wash AND a rinse one. This little gadget has saved my records and breathed life into records I thought were goners. Just today I bought a 48 year old "White Label" Promo that was extra noisy. After running it through this, it is as good as new records I own (As far as noise). So while other more expensive methods might work better; this is enough for most. Buy it and clean all your records, they will sound better, last longer, and save damage to your equipment. Now I can move forward with a nicer cartridge knowing my records are all clean and sounding their best!! Worth every penny!!!

I have two points to make about this record cleaner. I have used it to clean about 120 records so far. I do not have a higher end record cleaner so this only compares it to hand cleaning. This will get your records spotless. (Keep in mind scratches will always be visible) after running this through i have not had one spec of dust remain on any of my records. It seems to drastically reduce pops and crackle compared to hand cleaning them thoroughly. I’ve used this on both vinyl, and shellac records, and in both cases it makes the record sound pristine. This even took care of both lingering skips on my “BTO not fragile” album. I couldn’t be happier in terms of “deep cleaning”. As for the functionality, I have not had a problem using it for the 12 inch, and the 7 inch records. As the 12 inch grooves for the rollers are cut deep, they stay in place and the record does not bind while turning it. The grooves for the 7 inch are a bit more shallow but they seem to stay in place and don’t bind as well. The groves for the 10 inch are the same depth as the 7 inch so I have had constant trouble getting the rollers to stay in place. I actually shattered a shellac record because it bound up and I forced it. The roller popped out and that record’s life was over. It was my fault entirely that it happened, however if the engineering for the 10 inch was better it could have been avoided entirely. As for the brushes the only thing I have to say is they get stuck in their grooves but if you have decent hand strength it shouldn’t be a problem to pop them out. Overall I’m giving this 4 stars because it did fix two skips on a sentimental record of mine, and cleans extremely well. Is it worth the money? It was worth it for me, especially if you have a lot of records to clean and maintain. The functionality isn’t great for 10 inch records, but if your collection is nothing 12 inch records then this would be a good record cleaner.

I bought my Spin Clean about one year ago. Since that time I have cleaned close to 1000 records with it. Here are some real life thoughts on this product from someone who has used it. A lot. When I first bought this thing, I was initially feeling a little bit like I may have paid too much for what I got. I do not feel that way at all anymore. If you only have a small collection and don't buy too much vinyl, this may not be a good investment. But if you're like me and buy records, especially used ones, on a regular basis, this thing pays for itself over and over. As others have mentioned, this is not a miracle cure for noisy records. It will not remove scratches. But, this is a VERY good way to clean records and get off dust, dirt, and static and make them sound as good as they can. I buy lots of swap meet and thrift store vinyl and it can be filthy. So filthy I wouldn't dare put it on my turntable even after a dusting. The spin clean gets crap off. Lots of it. Even new vinyl can sound better after a good washing to remove static and stuff (but more on that later). The spin clean is easy to use, and easy to store. The brushes seem to get into the grooves to remove dirt and dust quite well. I have cleaned records that were covered with dirt and mold and had them come out nice and sparkly. Here are some things that I have noted that are the reality behind the system too: 1. It works much better with distilled water than tap water. Seems like the cleaning fluid (which is supposed to trap dust particles and gunk to strip it away from the vinyl) works better in distilled water. Unfortunately, that can be a pain in the butt and I don't always use it. 2. The brushes wear out faster than I had hoped. Mine are shot. New ones cost $25. Seems like a lot but when you can make $1.00 vinyl sound like $10.00 vinyl, it's still obviously worth it. I would recommend making sure your brushes stay clean as well as possible. Take them out after use and clean them. It seems that old brushes don't work very well, and I wonder if they even spread junk back into the grooves. 3. You have to change the water often. It gets so gunked up with crap that I believe it just gets redistributed if you don't change the water after maybe 15 records if they're pretty dirty. Clean water works best. 4. Don't clean new records with dirty water. They sound worse. This is what lead me to believe that the water should be changed more often than I was changing. 5. The labels do not get wet if you use it right. If you have too much water though, I have had 10-inch labels get wet. But if you use it right, the labels stay dry. 6. Spin clean recommends slowly turning a record three times, clockwise, then again counterclockwise. For really dirty records I don't think this is enough. It just doesn't seem like you're going to get 30 years worth of crap off there with 6 spins. So I often do more and I think it does clean better if you do more on really dirty records. 7. The cloths that come with the system are not worth much. I find that a large microfiber cloth to lay the records flat on, then a couple of smaller ones to dry works well. Actually, I think it's a good idea to let the record drip as much water back into the tray as possible and I do that. 8. If you clean lots of records, you're going to need more than the small bottle of solution. I think that one lasted me about 300 records maybe. The large bottle has lasted me about 600-700 more and it's not even half gone yet I don't think. All in all, this thing has been a huge part of my record collection. I can't imagine cleaning records any other way, until I get the cash to drop on a professional cleaning system (which may never happen given the price of those). For the price/performance value, this thing gets 5 stars. It's really that good. Have realistic expectations and you'll be very happy with one of these. And if you're on the Instagram vinyl community, hit me up @earmonkey.

I've been very pleasantly surprised about the effectiveness of this record washer. I have very few clicks and pops, a very noticeable change after washing. My expectation was for it to clean moderately better than the typical brush and solution, but it far exceeds that. Most of my vinyl was purchased new 40+ years ago but hadn't been played for over 30y (stored in my basement for those decades). My turntable is ~35yo and I'd describe it as low mid-grade with a relatively low tracking force; a good value when I purchased it. I'm sharing this in order to say my records were well cared for when I used them. I've also bought a handful of used records recently that weren't as well loved. I've washed two batches of ~25 LPs each. The records from my original collection have come out great; very few clicks/pops. The "modern" (i.e., 1970s on) records I've purchased that were visually clean, but not as well loved as mine, also came out great. One particular example was Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow (1974) sounded horrendous pre-wash and amazing post-wash. The small number of older (1950s) LPs I bought sounded better but clearly have physical damage. I hypothesize that these were lower quality when produced, were played on inferior equipment and weren't cared for properly. On the topic of edge damage to the LPs mentioned by other reviewers: I have not found it to be a problem in my cleanings. It's true that there's a lot of friction to overcome while rotating the LP in the washer, but I've tried to limit the amount of pressure I'm putting on the rollers. The cleaning solution is pretty milky/dirty looking after washing 25 discs. Regarding another criticism of the product not having changed/improved in 50y: For the most part it ain't broke. It's true that some simple design changes could take it from a home run to a grand slam. The roller design could be improved to better hold the disc, and some sort of rudimentary handle and gear system would be a boon. I’m really tempted to design and 3D print these features myself. I might need a little help from an engineer friend.

How to best clean a vinyl record album is a question that can drive one down some deep rabbit holes and find a lot of opinions and experiences. Recently having gotten back into playing record albums and buying from secondhand stores and used record stores, cleaning those purchases is a necessity before playing. There are Brushes, ultrasonic machines, you scrub/machine vacuum devices, and manual contraptions like the Spin-Clean. Brush and spray cleaning can do a decent job but a deeper clean is often needed. Machine cleaning devices start in the hundreds of dollars extending into the thousands. I wasn’t ready for that kind of investment so that left me to try the Spin-Clean. My experience now having cleaned 50-some albums with the Spin-Clean has left me impressed and very satisfied. Doing a dry pre-brush clean paired with a Spin-Clean bath has, for me, produced great results eliminating all to 90% of dirt/dust crackle and pops. It is labor intensive, not hard, but you’ll be busy. It’s not made for a one or two album cleaning session, you can do that, it is just a waste of cleaning fluid and distilled water. It’s best if you have 10+ albums to wash and if doing 20 or more you will likely need to change water and cleaner halfway through. My secondhand store purchases tend to be pretty filthy so it doesn’t take long for my baths to get dirty after 10-15 albums. The Spin-Clean provides 2 cleaning clothes, of which you can purchase more from them. I used microfiber towels that had a larger drying surface. I lay one down put the cleaned record on it dry one side off with another towel, flip the record, dry that side then let it sit in a dish rack for further air drying. By the time I get 6-7 in the rack the first one is fully dried and ready to be put into a new inner sleeve and back into the album cover, and on it goes. Conclusion; for me I’ve had great results with the Spin-Clean and don’t mind that it takes some work to do the process. It’s not a miracle cure, it won’t fix scratches, but it has for me done a great job at getting rid of many if not all of those snap, crackle, and pops. If you’re aiming for a potential higher level of perfection you’re likely looking at an expensive ultrasonic machine.

Super simple to use, works quickly through a stack of records. I started with some old dirty records that had been in a basement for ~25 years. They sound brand new. I’d maybe only do 10-12 without changing water, if that if they’re especially dirty. For an initial wash on brand new records you could easily do more. But even then there’s noticeable accumulation in the bottom, records aren’t produced in a sterile environment, so they can have dust from the factory in the grooves. Absolutely worth a wash before the first play through. Fill to slightly above the line and the rollers won’t pop out while washing. I wash with distilled water and the solution and set the records in a plastic dish drying rack. Then after, I fill again with distilled water and maybe 2-3mL of 91%, just a splash on each side of the brushes. This works as a surfactant to break the surface tension of the water to wash any possible cleaner residue from the grooves., a quick swipe on each side with the included cloth gets most of the water off. Then let your records dry several hours at least. I let them go overnight if I clean in the evening. I’ll lay a large microfiber cloth over all the records just to help stop any dust that may settle into them from the air. Then all they need is a quick brush with a carbon fiber brush before setting the needle down and there’s literally no noise. It really makes this whole hobby much more satisfying to have such great quality sound by the end. The build quality is nice, it sits solidly on the table and the rubber feet keep it in place. I like the yellow and being able to see all the crap I’m getting out. For a budget listener, it’s a nice investment. $79 is probably a bit steep, but I have no regrets spending that much after having used it. I have no worries on how it’ll hold up over time, no worries about a wood outer frame growing mold, etc. plus I know that I’m protecting my records and reducing damage to the vinyl and needle from dust popping and clicking.

To keep your records playing back in the highest quality, not to mention helping to maintain the quality of your stylus, cleaning records is a must. I buy a lot of old used, dusty rock LP’s that this thing has brought back to life dramatically. I’ve had brand new pressings with residue on them from the stock paper sleeves, and the spin-clean helped those marvelously as well. I’ve heard a lot about ultra-sonic cleaners or cleaning desks that cost small fortunes. For those of us on a budget (and who would rather spend all of that money on LP’s), the Spin-Clean is the way to go. This is the best workflow I have found for using this thing (you may find your own workflow, but this is what works for me): 1 - Use distilled water, always. I never wash the tank out even with tap water even, as this could deposit minerals in the tank. 2 - I fill up the empty tank about halfway with distilled water, and add the three capfuls of the included cleaning fluid. Then I fill the tank up the rest of the way to the fill line to agitate the fluid. I dip both brushes in until they’re submerged in the fluid and then insert them. 3 - Insert the record and as it says, three spins clock-wise, three spins counter-clockwise. With the drying rag in one hand, I take the record out and kind of tap the LP’s edge against the cloth top of the brushes, to knock off excess water. Then, holding the LP with one hand, finger on the spindle hole area, the rest in my palm so as not to touch any of the grooves, wipe the water off with the included cloth throughly clock wise only, both LP sides. I then take the extra step to stand the LP’s up to dry for at least 10 minutes or so before returning them back to their sleeve (with Mofi plastic inners, of course). Make sure you let them dry properly. I find I can get through cleaning about 20-25 LP’s before the included drying cloths need to be hung up to dry for a bit (also don’t wash these cloths in the washing machine with detergent). You may notice a light crackle after the first play-through. But I’ve had plenty that played back a second time with no noise after the needle had run through the cleaned grooves once. As the description says, you can clean up to 50 LP’s on one tank, and it can sit for up to a week. I’ve had my spin-clean since August of 2017, cleaned half my collection with it (around 150 so far), and still haven’t fully gone through the included bottle of cleaner. This thing won’t fix deep scratches or bad skips, but it will clean off smudges, residue, dust and dirt that build up from a long time of not being cleaned (I had an old Pink Floyd record that was nearly unplayable from the surface noise it had, that I was about to trash—but it sounds amazing now after a cleaning). In short, I do love this thing, it was the best possible investment after a new turntable and a decent cartridge. Yes it’s all manual, but if you have a bit of time for this thing, and a bit of patience, you will get lots of life out of your LP’s.

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Works great. Cleaned up some original 1970’s pressings. Gets crap off brand new ones as well.

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Non date ascolto ai feedback negativi la macchina e' veramente utile ed efficace, naturalmente i dischi vanno lavati con cura facendoli ruotare 3 volte in un senso e 3 nell'altro, io personalmente utilizzo due panni per asciugare, il primo per asciugare il grosso e il secondo facendo più pressione sul vinile per togliere gli aloni. Risultato finale (DISCHI COME NUOVI)