Record Doctor Clean Sweep LP Vinyl Cleaning Brush

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.

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.

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.

It was either this or a goat hair type.No reason to regret my purchase. It’s still early but I’m optimistic it’ll be durable and not break down over time.Slightly pricey but if It lasts...Update—-12/6/20It’sa quality brush but the bristles aren’t stiff enough for the washing portion. I’m using a goat hair brush for that and this for migrating the water for the rinse(s). It’s perfect for that. If I ever have to replace it, I’ll buy again.

This is a good brush for dry cleaning, but the handle does not conduct for static help in holding duct.i purchased this as an alternative for the boar bristle brush for wet cleaning, but its not stiff enough for this purpose.