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Everyone loves cleaning their records and keeping them in tip-top condition because that’s how you keep them sounding great. Not many people think about creating a designated place for cleaning their records. The pros and cons of cleaning your records on your record player or a cleaning station vary but we plan to go over those as well as walk you through how to make your very own record cleaning station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning Records On Your Record Player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people just clean their records on their record player’s turntable. This may seem convenient because it spins and is already built to hold a record but can have its downsides. Let’s go over some pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
It costs nothing extra.<\/td>Can cause stress on the motor if the record player is turned on.<\/td><\/tr>
Works better than nothing.<\/td>Can cause wear and stress on the belt.<\/td><\/tr>
Easy to use.<\/td>Any dust still on your mat will likely stick back to your record.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Cleaners can overspray onto your record player.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So if you were to ask us if this is the best method we would say no. Is there harm in cleaning your records this way? Yes, there is some harm as listed in the cons. Is it ok to use in a pinch or from time to time? Yeah probably. We would be hard-pressed to say you should never do this but we think there is a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning Record On A Devoted Cleaning Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning a record on a cleaning station is a much better option than the record player itself, in our opinion. However, most people do not have a cleaning station just for cleaning their records. Usually, it is just because they do not think about it. We will go over the pros and cons and we think you will understand why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Inexpensive to make.<\/td>You have to store another device.<\/td><\/tr>
Gives you more control.<\/td>You have to make one.<\/td><\/tr>
No wear on your record player.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Allows you more cleaning options.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
You can clean your records from anywhere.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
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The greatest part about making a cleaning station is it does not cost that much to make. There are several methods to making your very own cleaning station but we really like ours. Like we have said before based on how vinyl records work <\/a>you need to keep them clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make A Record Cleaner Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The goal here is to create a free-floating turntable that you can freely spin while cleaning your record. By using the items below we know you will love this setup. Here is a list of all the supplies you will need to make our cleaning station, how we made ours, and how many of each item you need.<\/p>\n\n\n