{"id":35092,"date":"2022-04-28T04:37:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T04:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=35092"},"modified":"2024-07-11T00:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T00:52:37","slug":"tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for caring for your vinyl collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Vinyl record collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>s<\/strong> are awesome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it has not only been attracting the older generation of music lovers but also the ones from the younger ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go to Tiktok, there are millions, maybe even billions, of videos presenting vinyl records collected by both young and old, new and seasoned record fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still starting out on your <\/span><b>vinyl collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then here are things you need to get ready for to ensure that your records are well taken care of and will sound brand new for as many playbacks as you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb68603a0c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb68603a0c0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#how-to-store-your-vinyl-albums-and-keep-them-in-good-condition\" >HOW TO STORE YOUR VINYL ALBUMS AND KEEP THEM IN GOOD CONDITION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-1-make-sure-there-are-inner-record-sleeves\" >TIP #1: MAKE SURE THERE ARE INNER RECORD SLEEVES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-2-buy-outer-record-sleeves\" >TIP #2: BUY OUTER RECORD SLEEVES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-3-have-your-outer-sleeves-opening-at-the-top\" >TIP #3: HAVE YOUR OUTER SLEEVES OPENING AT THE TOP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-4-put-the-vinyl-records-vertically\" >TIP #4: PUT THE VINYL RECORDS VERTICALLY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-5-store-the-records-in-a-dry-cool-place\" >TIP #5: STORE THE RECORDS IN A DRY COOL PLACE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#how-to-handle-your-vinyl-records-when-you-theyre-out-of-their-jacket-and-sleeve\" >HOW TO HANDLE YOUR VINYL RECORDS WHEN YOU THEY\u2019RE OUT OF THEIR JACKET AND SLEEVE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-6-horizontally-pull-and-push-them-from-and-to-the-sleeve\" >TIP #6: HORIZONTALLY PULL AND PUSH THEM FROM AND TO THE SLEEVE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-7-hold-them-on-the-edges-and-by-the-center-label\" >TIP #7: HOLD THEM ON THE EDGES AND BY THE CENTER LABEL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-8-dont-let-your-records-be-out-of-their-sleeves-for-too-long\" >TIP #8: DON\u2019T LET YOUR RECORDS BE OUT OF THEIR SLEEVES FOR TOO LONG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-9-make-sure-your-turntable-platter-is-clean-and-in-good-condition\" >TIP #9: MAKE SURE YOUR TURNTABLE PLATTER IS CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-10-gently-drop-the-needle-on-your-record\" >TIP #10: GENTLY DROP THE NEEDLE ON YOUR RECORD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-11-play-your-vinyl-from-the-very-beginning\" >TIP #11: PLAY YOUR VINYL FROM THE VERY BEGINNING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-12-never-remove-the-needle-abruptly\" >TIP #12: NEVER REMOVE THE NEEDLE ABRUPTLY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-13-wait-for-the-turntable-platter-to-completely-stop\" >TIP #13: WAIT FOR THE TURNTABLE PLATTER TO COMPLETELY STOP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-14-clean-your-record-players-needle\" >TIP #14: CLEAN YOUR RECORD PLAYER\u2019S NEEDLE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#how-to-clean-your-vinyl-records-and-preserve-its-sound-quality\" >HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VINYL RECORDS AND PRESERVE ITS SOUND QUALITY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-15-buy-a-vacuum-cleaner\" >TIP #15: BUY A VACUUM CLEANER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-16-buy-the-appropriate-cleaning-tools\" >TIP #16: BUY THE APPROPRIATE CLEANING TOOLS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-17-clear-the-surface-off-of-dust-first\" >TIP #17: CLEAR THE SURFACE OFF OF DUST FIRST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-18-dont-put-pressure-when-cleaning\" >TIP #18: DON\u2019T PUT PRESSURE WHEN CLEANING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/tips-for-caring-for-your-vinyl-collection\/#tip-19-never-play-your-record-when-wet\" >TIP #19: NEVER PLAY YOUR RECORD WHEN WET<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-store-your-vinyl-albums-and-keep-them-in-good-condition\"><\/span><b>HOW TO STORE YOUR VINYL ALBUMS AND KEEP THEM IN GOOD CONDITION<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking care of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-of-the-most-valuable-vinyl-records-that-might-be-hiding-in-your-grandmas-attic\/\">vinyl record collection<\/a><\/strong> the first thing you have to keep in mind is to have them in an environment that helps you not get your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/20-things-you-can-put-in-a-vinyl-record-to-make-it-creative\/\">vinyl record<\/a><\/strong> in more trouble. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to maintain the good condition it is in, if it is in a good condition, and you must improve their condition if it\u2019s not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be able to do this, the first step you need to do is to make sure that they are stored in a place where there is a minimization of dust collection and the records\u2019 warping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-1-make-sure-there-are-inner-record-sleeves\"><\/span><b>TIP #1: MAKE SURE THERE ARE INNER RECORD SLEEVES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/22.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before anything else, you need to make sure that the vinyl you have bought has an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-choose-inner-outer-vinyl-record-sleeves\/\"> inner record sleeve<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s a new one, there will surely be one. But if it\u2019s a printed inner sleeve better buy another one which will be the sole purpose is to protect your records from dust. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also helps keep them in place inside your jacket to avoid damaging its insides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be better if you <\/span>choose to buy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sleeves-Fidelity-Vinyl-Collection-Protection\/dp\/B07CV42DNB\"> anti-static inner sleeves<\/a> for your vinyl<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Static is created when you pull a record in and out of paper inner sleeves, which attracts dust into the grooves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With anti-static sleeves there won\u2019t be any static created thus lesser dust inside your records\u2019 grooves.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additionally, paper sleeves can apparently damage records chemically. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only safe sleeves are plastic sleeves.\u201d &#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/toprecordplayers.com\/how-to-clean-vinyl-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Richard<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-2-buy-outer-record-sleeves\"><\/span><b>TIP #2: BUY OUTER RECORD SLEEVES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/best-ways-to-choose-inner-outer-vinyl-record-sleeves\/\">Outer sleeves<\/a> are clear thin plastics that encases the whole vinyl album. It\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another layer of protection for your vinyl records to ensure that dust is kept farther away from their grooves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s also a protection that will help preserve the artwork of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/custom-vinyl-pressing-everything-you-need-to-know-about-jackets-sleeves-and-inserts\/\">vinyl jackets<\/a><\/strong>. It will help protect your vinyl jacket from dust accumulation and scratches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-3-have-your-outer-sleeves-opening-at-the-top\"><\/span><b>TIP #3: HAVE YOUR OUTER SLEEVES OPENING AT THE TOP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not mind handling your vinyl\u2019s jackets everytime you want to listen to a certain album then it would be best to have the opening perpendicular to the opening of the actual jacket. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tip will help you avoid having your vinyl records slipping out and dust having easier access to your record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, when you horizontally pull your record from a shelf, you won\u2019t have a hard time pulling the whole set, the outer sleeve and the jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-4-put-the-vinyl-records-vertically\"><\/span><b>TIP #4: PUT THE VINYL RECORDS VERTICALLY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/25.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is common knowledge when you\u2019re growing your own vinyl collection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stacking them up will be very detrimental to both your<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-custom-12-vinyl-record-mixtape\/\"> vinyl record<\/a><\/strong> and vinyl jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be uneven pressure applied to your records that will cause warping of the record and ring wear on the jacket. It would also be better to give it some space instead of having them jam packed together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-5-store-the-records-in-a-dry-cool-place\"><\/span><b>TIP #5: STORE THE RECORDS IN A DRY COOL PLACE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/26.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last on the storage part is to have them situated in a dry and cool place. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjecting these records to heat and too much humidity will cause distortions and warping and we need to avoid that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should also not be put directly under sunlight to minimize exposing it to unmonitored heat. Additionally, humidity can affect the artwork printed on the jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-handle-your-vinyl-records-when-you-theyre-out-of-their-jacket-and-sleeve\"><\/span><b>HOW TO HANDLE YOUR VINYL RECORDS WHEN YOU THEY\u2019RE OUT OF THEIR JACKET AND SLEEVE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you want to listen to your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/11-hypnotic-vinyl-records-that-deserves-a-place-in-the-moma\/\">vinyl records<\/a><\/strong>, there are also tips on handling them since as you can already pick up, vinyl is a fragile format. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a format susceptible to warping, distortion, and degradation when not taken care of in every stage of its life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-6-horizontally-pull-and-push-them-from-and-to-the-sleeve\"><\/span><b>TIP #6: HORIZONTALLY PULL AND PUSH THEM FROM AND TO THE SLEEVE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/27.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re pulling out and pushing in the vinyl records from and into their inner sleeve, you should do this horizontally. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do it vertically, there is a possibility that you would be pinching the edges when pulling them out, and dropping them to a surface when putting them in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both acts can damage the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/vinyl-mastering-guidelines-tips-to-get-the-best-sound-quality\/\">vinyl record and its sound quality<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-7-hold-them-on-the-edges-and-by-the-center-label\"><\/span><b>TIP #7: HOLD THEM ON THE EDGES AND BY THE CENTER LABEL<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/28.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the records are not in the comfort of their inner sleeves you must bear in mind to never touch their grooves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While horizontally sliding them out you will have to hold them on the edges and by the center label, making sure that you don\u2019t get any oil or dust on the grooves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that oil can cause the dust to accumulate and stay there and that dust greatly affects the playback of a record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-8-dont-let-your-records-be-out-of-their-sleeves-for-too-long\"><\/span><b>TIP #8: DON\u2019T LET YOUR RECORDS BE OUT OF THEIR SLEEVES FOR TOO LONG<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the air has a lot of dust particles, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you\u2019re done listening to a vinyl record, it would be best to return it to its sleeve and jacket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will ensure that there is minimal dust on the surface of your record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-9-make-sure-your-turntable-platter-is-clean-and-in-good-condition\"><\/span><b>TIP #9: MAKE SURE YOUR TURNTABLE PLATTER IS CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/30.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is worn out or damaged, it should be replaced before you use it for record playing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It should also be clean from any dust or debris to make sure that they will not be in contact with your vinyl record\u2019s grooves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-10-gently-drop-the-needle-on-your-record\"><\/span><b>TIP #10: GENTLY DROP THE NEEDLE ON YOUR RECORD<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/31.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropping the needle hard on your vinyl will cause damages and distortions to the grooves and you wouldn\u2019t want that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gently do this, you have to use your pinky finger as some sort of stand to stabilize your hand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Move the needle arm forward and then gently drop it onto the groove.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-11-play-your-vinyl-from-the-very-beginning\"><\/span><b>TIP #11: PLAY YOUR VINYL FROM THE VERY BEGINNING<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/32.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another good way to avoid messing your grooves up is to play your vinyl records from the very beginning as much as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how records are already turning when a needle is dropped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you drop the needle in the middle of a record, it can cause damage to the dropped area<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since the needle will need to have time to adjust to the spinning before it can follow the grooves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-12-never-remove-the-needle-abruptly\"><\/span><b>TIP #12: NEVER REMOVE THE NEEDLE ABRUPTLY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/33.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abruptly removing the needles will result in pops and clicks in due time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They will be the result of some deformation on the grooves due to your impatience, and that would be too bad. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be better to wait it out until the whole side is done before you flip it to the other side and drop the needle again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-13-wait-for-the-turntable-platter-to-completely-stop\"><\/span><b>TIP #13: WAIT FOR THE TURNTABLE PLATTER TO COMPLETELY STOP<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/34.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After listening to a record, you will need to press the stop button to stop your turntable from spinning. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In doing this you must wait for it to completely stop before removing the record from the platter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a must that you do this or the other side of the vinyl would face the consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-14-clean-your-record-players-needle\"><\/span><b>TIP #14: CLEAN YOUR RECORD PLAYER\u2019S NEEDLE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/35.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As time passes by, needles will be accumulating dust after playing records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To avoid them being damaged easily and affecting the grooves of your record, it would be best to clean them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After playing, you can let the needle rest for a while then use the designated brush for it, to clean it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should also be replaced when it has already been worn out or your records will suffer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-clean-your-vinyl-records-and-preserve-its-sound-quality\"><\/span><b>HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VINYL RECORDS AND PRESERVE ITS SOUND QUALITY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last section is the tips on how you should clean your vinyl records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since there will be no way that your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/third-man-records-and-their-awesomest-vinyl-records\/\">vinyl records<\/a><\/strong> will be staying inside their jackets forever you will definitely have them exposed to dust. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dust can accumulate and that will be the time when you have to clean your records.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It would also be great if you do surface level dust cleaning before and after you play a record to ensure that there will be no dust before playing and storing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-15-buy-a-vacuum-cleaner\"><\/span><b>TIP #15: BUY A VACUUM CLEANER<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/36.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the best way to have your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/12-custom-vinyl-records-with-weird-stuff-in-it\/\"> vinyl records<\/a> cleaned. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way you won\u2019t be worrying about putting too much pressure while wiping the solution down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you won\u2019t have to do so much since the cleaner will be the one to do everything, that is if you have the money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a bit expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-16-buy-the-appropriate-cleaning-tools\"><\/span><b>TIP #16: BUY THE APPROPRIATE CLEANING TOOLS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/37.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we clean we need tools to aid us in having a successful cleaning session. For a fragile format like vinyl records they have cleaning tools that are just for them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vinyl-Record-Cleaning-Brush-Record-Happy\/dp\/B01N353I5M\">anti-static brushes and microfiber cloths<\/a> that help avoid the creation of static, when they are brushed or rubbed on the record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also, there are solutions that help in the deep cleaning of a vinyl record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-17-clear-the-surface-off-of-dust-first\"><\/span><b>TIP #17: CLEAR THE SURFACE OFF OF DUST FIRST<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/38.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting the deep cleaning, you should remove the dust on the surface first with the use of an antistatic brush. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the dry cleaning technique, this is to ensure that when you do the next step, there is less dust that would interact with your records\u2019 grooves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This should also be done before and after playing, even for new records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-18-dont-put-pressure-when-cleaning\"><\/span><b>TIP #18: DON\u2019T PUT PRESSURE WHEN CLEANING<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/39.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the dry cleaning is the wet cleaning. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is when you use the solution and the microfiber anti-static cloth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After applying the solution on the surface, wait for it to spread for a little while then with the use of the cloth you gently spread it around the grooves in a gentle motion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep your actions light to not put pressure on the record and avoid burying the dust on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tip-19-never-play-your-record-when-wet\"><\/span><b>TIP #19: NEVER PLAY YOUR RECORD WHEN WET<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/40.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last tip is to not clean your vinyl record while it is playing. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is under how to clean because, this is an attempt to clean the record and remove the pops or what during playback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you wet your record while playing, the dust causing the pop will surely have been even more buried in the grooves and that would be really bad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all these tips I hope you get to have a good experience collecting and taking care of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/5-things-to-avoid-when-you-release-custom-vinyl-records-for-the-first-time\/\">vinyl records<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these tips in mind and you&#8217;ll have them for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"tips for caring your vinyl record collection\" width=\"800\" height=\"2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-104x300.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-356x1024.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-768x2208.jpg 768w, 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He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a>\u00a0and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vinyl record collections are awesome. And it has not only been attracting the older generation of music lovers but also the ones from the younger ones. 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