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Dust your vinyl before playing with a suitable record brush

Dust on a vinyl record can affect playback and stylus wear. Ortofon recommends removing surface dust with a suitable record brush before playing.

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Ortofon's equipment-care advice emphasizes cleaning records before playback to reduce dust that can harm sound quality and stylus life. A dry record brush for routine surface dust is distinct from wet record-cleaning systems; ordinary household cleaners should not be improvised.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Inspect the record and brush first. Do not force playback if the record is visibly damaged or heavily contaminated.
Handle the disc by the edge and label to avoid fingerprints on the grooves.
With the turntable stopped and the disc stable, prepare an appropriate record brush such as one specifically designed with carbon-fiber bristles.
Use light pressure to lift surface dust, following the record-brush manufacturer's direction and instructions.
Do not clean the stylus with the record brush. If necessary, use only the cartridge maker's recommended dry stylus brush and brushing direction.
After playing, return the disc to its inner sleeve and jacket without touching the grooves. Seek a suitable dedicated cleaning system for stubborn grime.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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