Do You Have a Valuable Record Collection? â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ These are 6 Simple and Effective Steps to Clean Your Vinyl Collection. Despite being one of the most formidable formats known to mankind, vinyl records have a propensity for attracting dust and grime. Between late night sessions, Sunday morning exhibitions and the commute from work to home (and back again), once new and shiny vinyl records can start to show some serious wear quicker than expected. Not to mention those rare gems pulled from the flea market that haven't been properly cleaned...maybe ever? Fingerprints, dust, static, scratches; all create unwanted noise on what is supposed to be the audiophiles format of choice. The cracks and pops, once so endearing, can easily become audibly unbearable. Furthermore, oil from your hands can eat at the surface of vinyl, bringing the value of a record down. Luckily, a solution is easily had. Follow these guidelines on how to clean vinyl records and you won't have to fret about dust or fingerprints again. Steps to Clean Vinyl Records: â–º1. Place the record onto a soft clean cloth or towel, spray 2~3 pumps of liquid directly onto the record surface. 2. Gently brush the surface of the record in a circular motion (always follow the grooves) with discwasher brush. Don't use too much pressure here, you don't want to damage the grooves. 3 Dush off the vooden handle brush. You can also use the Record Brush dry when there is not much dust on the Vinyl, or for regular routine clean ups. 4. Rinse and dry the record using a clean cloth. Rinse the cloth after use. 5. Keeping your needle clean with stylus brush. Always clean the stylus from back to front, pulling the brush along the stylus in the same direction the record travels. Rinse the brush after use before storing. 6. Store vinyl records properly to prevent future problems. Always handle the vinyl record by the edges or label. A clean, well-cared record will last for hundreds of years!Â