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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "H D Goldman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] WSJ article on vinyl playbackl equipment


> 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:
>
>> 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
>
> H D Goldman Lagniappe Chemicals Ltd.
> PO Box 37066 St. Louis, MO 63141 USA
> v/f 314 205 1388 [log in to unmask]
>
>