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How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
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New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ musty basements.
Key facts
- Doesn’t Work Pro-Ject VC-E Cleaner If you do a quick Amazon search, you'll find a ton of products that purport to clean vinyl records
- Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy
- New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ musty basements
- Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, grimy gems: Your records will greatly benefit from a good bath
Summary
Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. Updated April 2026: The team added information about ultrasonic cleaning machines, upgraded the formatting of this page, and updated links and prices. - Why Wiping Doesn't Work - Tools of the Trade - How to Clean - Scratches or Warps? - How Often Should the reporter Clean? - How to Store Records. Doesn’t Work Pro-Ject VC-E Cleaner If you do a quick Amazon search, you'll find a ton of products that purport to clean vinyl records.