How to best clean LPs

[Darryl C.]

Just bought a turntable so I can burn my LP collection to CD - I have about 700, most recent from around 1985.
My question is, how to clean them up best so I minimize noise when recording.

TIA
Darryl

[Chris D]

A record cleaning machine that uses fluid such as those made by VPI (very pricey) or Nitty Grity (more reasonable).
I'm just about to wash Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy 1936 on my Record Doctor, made by Nitty Gritty. It's all manual and goes for about $200 new with shipping. That includes a little fluid.

Some people swear by brush and fluid only methods, which can be cheaper.

But I love the vacuum power that leaves vinyl shimmering.
If the pressing is good and the LP hasn't been hacked, a whole new soundstage and a much quieter soundfloor emerge.

[shrugs]

what labels are we talking about?
Some lp's will play with noise no matter what.