Tri-Art Record Cleaner (Step #1) A premium vinyl record cleaning solution formulated for deep, effective cleaning of LPs. Developed from a trusted formula used by Tri-Art founder Steve Ginsberg, it is designed to be used full strength for consistent results and excellent groove coverage. Formulated with de-ionized water, high-purity isopropyl alcohol, and a specialized surfactant, Tri-Art Record Cleaner helps remove oily fingerprints, dust, grime, and grease while flowing smoothly across the record surface. This cleaner is made specifically for vinyl records, with no dyes, colourants, or marketing additives—just a serious solution for serious listening. Users of ultrasonic and vacuum-based record cleaning machines often look for residue-free performance, reduced static, and longer-lasting brushes, and those are exactly the kinds of benefits this type of formulation is designed to support. Available in spray or bottles sizes from 60 ml to 3.8 L. How to use it As a manual wash: After cleaning and drying, use a carbon-fiber brush before playback to help remove any remaining dust and maintain a cleaner listening surface. For the optimal manual cleaning, consider the next step, Tri-Art Vinyl Treatment. As a pre-wash: New records can still carry dust and residues from manufacturing. Lightly spray the record, keeping the spray angled away from the surface, then brush the solution into the grooves with a clean record brush. Then use your record cleaner of choice to finish off your cleaning routine. In ultrasonic or vacuum cleaning machines: Tri-Art Record Cleaner is suitable for use in ultrasonic systems and vacuum record cleaners, making it a flexible option for serious vinyl care.