Whether your vinyl record collection is new or old, big or small, there are a few, simple steps you can take to ensure the longevity of your vinyl. “But why do I need to do that?” Well, unclean records don’t just have poorer playback quality than their clean counterparts; they can also affect the quality of your record player, dulling the stylus and shrinking its lifespan and damaging other records too.

You don’t need fancy or special equipment to clean your vinyl either (although it doesn’t hurt). From the most elaborate to the most simple, this is our go-to guide for treating your vinyl to a spa day by giving it a good cleaning, no matter what your collection entails.