Hi Tom,
I can't speak to the usefulness of a mat I've not used. I don't know how it will hold up, how easily it is thoroughly cleaned or how mold resistant it is. The concentric circles-style rubber platter mat offers good support, is readily cleaned & the position of the 1st trough helps to prevent and fluid going over the outer edge from spreading across the underside of the disc. The older style mats using a spoke design offer inadequate for cleaning.
Nor can I comment on the microfiber cloth in your link w/o trying to use it. If you can identify a microfiber cloth that wicks & holds water as well as a piece of 100% cotton terry cloth, it should be fine. Cotton blends are not recommended.
I have no problem with vacuum-based fluid removal though I wish they were quieter & cost less. In our experience, consistent, thorough disc cleaning requires manual application of fluid[s] to discs with full platter support. The strips of the vacuum wand do not offer sufficient support for cleaning.
Duane Goldman
On Mar 15, 2014, at 4:44 PM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Duane:
>
> Could someone use one of these things to do the method you describe, rather than having to find and then make the space for an old turntable?
> http://www.sleevecityusa.com/All-Media-Disc-Cleaning-Mat-p/cd-506.htm
>
> They also sell cleaning cloths which I'll say are good for CDs, haven't tried on vinyl:
> http://www.sleevecityusa.com/Phoenix-Record-Cleaning-Cloth-p/phx-cloth.htm
>
> One thing I DON'T recommend is trying any of the foolish DIY "conversions" for a shop vac into a record cleaner. I expect you'll ruin a few platters on the way to figuring out that's a bad idea. There also seems to be some mythology out there on the web about using rubber cement. Good luck with that.
>
> -- Tom Fine
>
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>
>> Hi Tom,
>>
>> From my perspective, you need to keep in mind that the way fluids are removed is secondary to the actual cleaning. Cleaning is performed by the fluid, applicator & method. The same end result can be reached whether using vacuum-assisted fluid removal or pure cotton terry cloth rags to wick fluid from the groove. An ultrasonic bath is not a substitute for a properly configured blend of surfactants. Our own approach has been in public view for over 25 yrs.
>>
>> A quart of our QuickWash Record Cleaner w/ 4oz. dispenser [no-rinse required], a single wet cleaning brush w/user replaceable pad & a set of cotton drying cloths is less than a Spin-Clean.
>>
>> A pint of our premiere product, the Miracle Record Cleaner w/ 4oz. dispenser [makes up 1.5 pints working strength], a pair wet cleaning brushes w/user replaceable pads & a set of cotton drying cloths are is within several $ of the Spin Cleaner.
>>
>> The only other items we recommend for cleaning are an old changer with a rubber mat configured with a concentric circle design as a work platform & a vinyl covered dish rack.
>>
>> The QW solution is for vinyl pressings only. The MRC has a long track record of superior cleaning of lacquer, shellac, acetate, Diamond Disc & vinyl surfaces.
>>
>> It's all about setting a standard for the quality of recorded sound ..... it's always been about the MUSIC!
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Duane Goldman
>>
>> ps we hope to have available a safer & more effective approach to cleaning lacquer masters prior to plating before years end.
>>
>>
>> On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>> Hi Duane:
>>>
>>> Agreed that the Spin-Clean is not on par with something like a VPI.
>>>
>>> So what are your recommendations "for less money"?
>>>
>>> -- Tom Fine
>>
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