The HumminGuru did succeed in significantly improving the sound of this record, albeit I would say you need the surfactant to unleash the full cleaning power of this machine. Putting the “Ultra” in ultrasonic record cleaning! G-Sonic is the additive your ultrasonic machine needs. G-Sonic reduces the water’s surface tension so the cavitation can reach the bottom of the microgroove. Notes:For heavier cleaning needs, choose the *Two-Step G3 Record Cleaning Fluid. It's the same formulation as GrooveWasher's One-Step G2 Fluid with one important difference: An increased surfactant concentration for greater power to get down and do the dirty work!

Some vinyl cleaning fluids on the market are plain distilled water with limited cleaning action. Others have a high level of alcohol which can harm vinyl records. Some leave a layer in the microgroove that reduces sound fidelity.

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A beautiful milled American Walnut handle. GrooveWasher claims these are hand sanded and rubbed by their own wood artisans. The pad itself is an all-purpose microfiber cleaning pad attached by velcro to allow for easy replacement or cleaning. Carefully place the record on the yellow microfiber towel included in your GrooveWasher kit. (If your kit does not include this towel, use a soft clean cloth or towel). Place the record label protector disk on the record label. Spray 5 or 6 mist sprays to completely cover the record surface. Wait 10 seconds or more.

Mixing bottle (for preparing the cleaning liquid from Disco-Antistat Ultraclean and Disco-Antist BiDest) G-Sonic Ultrasonic Additive with bulb dropper. (1 oz/30 mL) Makes 60 gallons of G-Sonic treated distilled water. During the cleaning cycle, I did notice a fair bit of water surface tension. You could see how the water sat on the record surface and struggled to penetrate the groove. Both of the new pads are a welcome addition to my record cleaning arsenal. Admittedly, if you don’t own more than one GrooveWasher walnut handle, then swapping from one pad to the other isn’t quite as convenient, but you can always add more handles as and when you can afford.

This is simply the best cleaning fluid available today. I highly recommend this product and this company." Dan B Drip stand (drying stand) with collection tray for up to 15 LPs or singles (slides into the case after use).

Permanently antistatic LPs, with Disco-Antistatic Mixture, a special liquid that automatically removes dust, debris and dried liquids without residue and deep into the groove. In the HumminGuru, HappyWell (the company behind the product) has succeeded in making ultrasonic record cleaning easier and more accessible. For that, they should be applauded, and we can’t wait to see how they develop the product from here. Curious to see how a surfactant could improve the result, I added a drop of GrooveWasher’s G-Sonic concentrate to the water tank. G-Sonic is a surfactant and emulsifier blend that helps aid the cleaning process and break water surface tension. NOTE: This Kit includes only G2 Record Cleaning Fluid and the label protector mask. Buy this Kit if you have a GrooveWasher Record Cleaning Kit or anotherother wiping method.The photos of the Splash Landing Record Towel are for illustration only! This Kit does not include the towel. In my experience, the above, pragmatic approach is the best advice you can follow when cleaning used records. You have to remember, some of these records are decades old, who knows what might be lurking in the grooves after years of potential use and abuse. When buying a record cleaner for the first time, we recommend buying a small quantity before committing to it across your entire collection. Stepping up to a purpose-made record cleaning machine can help improve the results and make light work of cleaning records in bulk. Rotate the pad to gently dry and groom the surface. If visual inspection shows a problem area, spray it again with the G2 fluid, wait a few seconds, and use the pad to gently scrub the area, but only in the direction of the grooves. Seriously dirty records may require 2 or 3 cleanings.

The two ounce mist spray bottle has more than 300 fine mist sprays. With the 4 ounce refill bottle this kit provides 900+ fine mist sprays. Enough to clean both sides of more than 100 records! (YMMV) Ultrasonic cleaning for vinyl records is an interesting concept. It works by using high-frequency pressure sound waves to agitate a liquid, producing tiny cavitation bubbles. Lots of tiny bubbles produce forces, which help to gently lift dirt, dust, and grime from the record grooves. All the fluids mentioned in this article contain either no alcohol or a minimal trace amount and are considered perfectly safe.

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Some features of the Tonar Knosti Disco-Antistat Ultraclean: The cleaning time can be conveniently adjusted to the degree of soiling of the record, supported by a functional display. A clearly visible progress indicator informs about the cleaning status at a glance. Drain the static charge from your records and lift any residual dust and grime. The conductivity of the brush's ultra-fine goat hairs eliminates static charges while gently and efficiently removing the dust, grit and particles that bung up your vinyl's grooves and degrade your record's sound. The hair reach deep into the grooves of your vinyl to remove even the smallest particles, leaving your records clean while prolonging the life of vinyl and stylus.