As we have mentioned many times in our record maintenance guides, cleaning your records properly is essential to achieving good sound quality! And to help you in this quest, maPlatine.com has put together a list new products for cleaning your records correctly.
The Okki Nokki Record Cleaner
The Okki Nokki Record Cleaner was first released by the Dutch brand over a decade ago, and has remained hugely popular ever since! This most recent iteration is the brand’s most comprehensive version to date. Its vacuum cleaning method means that it delivers excellent results, cleaning even your dirtiest records quickly and efficiently. 
The Okki Nokki Record Cleaner is delivered as standard with the Goat Brush (made of goat hair) to be used for applying the Record Fluid solution, which also comes as standard with this record cleaning machine. A screw-on clamp is also provided to ensure that your records are perfectly positioned on the platter. 
You can also buy the accessories for this record cleaning machine individually. For example, on the maPlatine.com website you can find the different Record Cleaner vacuum arms (7’’ for 45rpm, 10’’ for Shellac records, 12’’ for Shellac records), the microfibre brush for cleaning deep into the record grooves, and the Okki Nokki machine dust cover. In short, we have everything you need for an optimal cleaning routine!
Vinyl Clean putty by Pro-Ject (VPC)
Pro-Ject has added a new product to its cleaning product range: the Vinyl Clean putty (VPC). At first glance, you may wonder what function this strangely-textured little grey ball serves. Well, not only does the Vinyl Clean putty clean the surface of your records, it also cleans the your phono cartridge stylus. 
This cleaning putty is very easy to use and does not require any extra tools. Just roll the putty over the record and you’re done! When cleaning your stylus, we recommend placing the VPC very carefully over the stylus to prevent breakage. After using the Pro-Ject Vinyl Clean putty, debris, residue and finger marks will completely disappear! Guaranteed effectiveness! 