Record DoctorClean Sweep LP Vinyl Cleaning Brush

I purchased two of these brushes, for use when wet-cleaning vinyl LPs. The work great! I'm following the cleaning methodology set out by Neil Antin in the 3rd edition of "Precision Aqueous Cleaning Of: Vinyl Records". These brushes work great with Alconox Liquinox and Alconox Citranox cleaning steps. They are great for agitating the cleaning solution and working back and forth into the groove. They rinse easily and I have not observed any shedding. Not the cheapest, but I think for the purpose, they represent a great value.

This brush is meant for wet-cleaning use to spread record-cleaning fluid. It will spread your cleaning fluid on your record and help loosen some of the dust and dirt in the grooves before using a vacuum machine or other method of removal.It does a great job at this. The bristles are soft and pliable enough to not damage your grooves, but firm enough that you won’t accidentally skim the surface of your record with the handle.I purchased this brush to spread cleaning fluid on my records before putting them in my ultrasonic cleaner. It is FANTASTIC.

So, I don’t want to give the wrong impression at all. This is a really, really nice brush. The size, contour, weight, materials and overall quality and build are totally there. Doesn’t shed bristles and hasn’t left one mark on a record. But…. imho, the bristles should be just a little bit shorter. They are just a TOUCH too long to really have the stiffness I’d prefer to drag the grooves just a little better. It’s the kinda thing that’s tempting to cut down, but then you know it’s just gonna be all janky looking and uneven. And as I said already, it’s a really quality brush, so I don’t wanna disgrace it by modifying it in such a crude way. If you are concerned about brushes scratching your records or want one with very light contact, this is your jam. If the bristles were a little shorter, I’d buy 5. It’s that close for me, but maybe it’ll be perfect for you. Can’t beat the quality. I just prefer a smidgen more stiffness. It would be 4.5 stars if possible.

Works for dust removal out of grooves very well. If applied properly with minimal surface pressure gets groove dust out better than carbon fiber. Does not shed like carbon fiber. Worth the higher cost. Does add some frictional static if in a arid environment. Good static sleeves and a humidifier remedy this! Great sturdy product!

Nice n’ stiff bristles for wet cleaning records (not “vinyls”). Quality brush.

Excellent brush bought to replace the stiff, rather inadequate brush that came with the Record Doctor V cleaner. Seems to be the right stiffness and gets into the grooves properly. If you have a Record Doctor V get this brush. It really should have been part of the original package.

Best brush I've used. Ordering a second one. One for use at the turntable, and one to use with the Record Doctor. Highly recommended

Was looking for a more fine bristled brush to wet clean records then a paint brush. They are expensive but specifically indented for LP cleaning so they hit the mark.