How to clean vinyl records

[desertangel]

Not sure I'd even want to use any kind of solution on them at all. I've heard solutions leave a residue which reacts with the vinyl after a long while. I use luke warm water and add some Ivory liquid if they're gritty. Don't rub, just rinse. I also use a felt cloth and wipe in the direction of the grooves. You can use something like a cloth that you use to clean your eyeglasses with.

I wouldn't recommend brushes either, only very soft cloths. I used to wonder if those record player needles with the built in brushes would eventually make the records sound bad.