Record Cleaning Solution FAQs

Yes. It works effectively on optical media as well as vinyl records.

No. Our solution contains alcohol, which can permanently damage shellac (78rpm) records. Use an alcohol-free solution for shellac.

This usually means dirt has been disturbed but not fully removed, and has been deposited on your stylus instead. Clean your stylus and you should notice an immediate improvement.

If it happens regularly, try cleaning the same record twice, or use more solution on each side to help the cloth lift stubborn debris. Very heavily soiled records may need a powered cleaner (ultrasonic or vacuum) - there is a limit to what manual cleaning can achieve.

Our solution is not suitable for shellac records.

Yes. Wash by hand or in a machine at 30 degrees, without fabric conditioner. The cloth will gradually lose effectiveness over time but should last for several washes, broadly in line with the solution itself (approximately 500 LPs on a 200ml bottle).

We sell replacement cloths if you need them sooner.

Isopropanol is effective, dries quickly, and is safe for vinyl. Fast drying matters - it means records are less likely to be re-sleeved while still damp. We add a surfactant to improve cleaning action.

The one limitation is that it cannot be used on shellac records.

Yes.

Deionised water - ultra-purified base that leaves no residue
Isopropanol - breaks down oils and dirt, evaporates quickly
DMDMH - prevents microbial growth and keeps the solution stable

No. Acetate records (also known as lacquer discs) are very sensitive to solvents, including the isopropanol in our solution. Using it on acetate can cause permanent damage.

For acetate records, dry cleaning with a record brush is the safest approach. If wet cleaning is needed, use distilled water only - and never a commercial cleaning solution unless it is specifically formulated for acetate.

Our solution is not suitable for shellac. Use an alcohol-free alternative - Spin Clean's solution has been recommended by a number of our customers, though we cannot verify third-party products ourselves.

Approximate coverage at typical use:

• 12-inch: up to 200 records (5 sprays per side)
• 10-inch: up to 250 records (4 sprays per side)
• 7-inch: up to 325 records (3 sprays per side)

Heavily soiled records may require more sprays or multiple passes.

Approximate coverage at typical use:

• 12-inch: up to 120 records (5 sprays per side)
• 10-inch: up to 150 records (4 sprays per side)
• 7-inch: up to 200 records (3 sprays per side)

Heavily soiled records may require more sprays or multiple passes.