Screen Cleaner In The Groove Vinyl Roller - Quick Cleaning Vinyl Records or LP Surfaces from Dust - No Need for Spray or Wipes - Liquid Free iPad Screen Cleaner - Washable & Reusable

6-11-14 Like many used vinyl record buyers, I find it difficult to wait until I can set a day aside to start an arduous session to solely wash 20 to 40 per-day record washing marathon. I do a complete job, including new sleeves for the jacket and record itself. I must admit, it's becoming tiring to go thru that every few months or so, and lately, I've been more and more reluctant and lazy about it. Being a dedicated vinyl listener and owner of quality playback equipment since the late-sixties, my comments are honest and sincere as is the sound of my playback system. Enter the new way I do things: If, I'm so crazed that I must give a quick listen to my newly acquired haul of used, worn and dirty records, which I bring a new haul into the house every 3-5 months. There's a solution though to make listening quicker, and it's safe, extremely easy and so satisfying with its results. Forget those fiber brushes as they just move dust and dirt around with not enough control, sometimes even re-attracting it back onto the record. I own about 6 or so of these brushes, some have even worn out or the bristles have gotten too soft to use effectively. Not since I purchased a RCM several years ago have I used and indorsed a product this much, I'm so impressed by it, I recommend it to anyone I meet who does already or is thinking about using vinyl disks. Granted, I don't think anything can offer the deep-down-cleaning of a wet/vac machine, but this "In-The-Groove" device is the perfect companion and follow-up device whether you use a RCM or not, and it comes very close to allowing for the same results. The only deciding factor is the condition of said record and that's always been a factor in the world of vinyl. I own over 4500+ used vinyl records that I've purchased with-in the last seven years to add to my original collection of 300+ records bought new, starting way back in 1961. That first LP record was "Walk Don't Run" by the "Ventures". I'm not that extreme though, as there is a guy in the East who owns over 500,000 and there are many others who far exceed my collection. In the many years of record cleaning attempts and hopes that I could enjoy better sounding vinyl, nothing ever came close as this new blue roller. Unless you're willing to make the commitment of the purchase of a RCM along with all of the necessary accessories needed to do a satisfactory job, and can find the time, I don't know what else to recommend, except paying some one to do it for you, and that's not realistic financially. Being conscientious and bordering neurotic about record care, I tried a number of consumer products out there. In 2008 or so I purchased a popular RCM, which was a Godsend in of it self. But after spending so much time to clean any number of records, it always appeared that dust and static charges were going to be my constant enemy, as it has always been. Whether using an anti-static gun during the washing process and afterwards or not, dust was always present. As far back as 1975, the "Di_c-Was_er' was a welcome benefit to use, I own 6 of them crazily enough, but they never completely did away with the dust for the most part, nor did it actually clean the grooves that well. So, long over due, I finally started using carbon-fiber brushes in the early 2000s, and it was so exciting to see better results than ever before. Fast-Forward to the present: I found something that's ridiculously good to use. In the last four months or so of using this new roller-type of device, the "In The Groove" by name. How groovy sounding is that? Hey! Don't make fun, in '68 when I was 18, `groovy' was a regularly used word for me, and my peers, in practically every sentence! Trust me it sounded better than, "Awesome" or mid eighties "Rad" or "Like". The world has changed again for me, and my record collection, but somehow, I'm newly using this word again, much for my own humor, of course. I don't wait for someone else to tell me something is funny, I laugh at my own stuff, it works for me. Back to this "In-The-Groove" thing, how much of a `consumerist' am I becoming in my later years? In '68, I was such an `anti-that' or `this' type of kid. I guess the world has changed? I now come home like I did last week from my buying `seek and concur' expedition with another 50 or so used records. There were at least 3 or so I just had to listen to immediately. But, first I had to allow my system to warm-up for 30 minutes or so, cause "that's what I do!" I use a separate cork/rubber mat for such purposes mind you so that the regular mat is not soiled with the new dirty used acquisitions (records) and I do the recommended roll along the entire record surface thing, it's easy-pezzy. Then, I gently place the stylus on the record as usual and I'm listening to a disk that would not have been enjoyed until I dragged out the big RCM and spent the entire day cleaning records. It also helps to `edit' my new purchases of used records as to which is a total `keeper' and kept with the group or which is going to be put in the `I'll get to it another time' stack. Please don't don't tell anyone but, last week I almost thought with so many records to clean, why not just sell the big RCM and stick with the sticky-substance roller instead? I'm at a point of being so overwhelmed with this vinyl addiction thing, that this sticky blue roller has been a major help for me. So, to say that I'm very content with this newly purchased sticky thing on a roller is an understatement! My biggest fear is, because this device has made it so easy, I may be prompted to buy even more used records. I also fear that this new roller will encourage others to buy used records, driving the prices up. I shouldn't care with the almost insane number of records that I have, I'm forgetting what I have as it is, there's just too many! Buying used records has become a problem for me obviously, can't you tell? I just can't stop doing it! There's gotta be more to life? Being realistic, I just don't have any more storage room for more records, besides, how does one find that kind of time to listen? Getting back to this product, it is the best thing to happen to vinyl! Best Regards, Frank Marsi

I originally gave this item a one star. After I received an email from the owner of the company, he agreed to send me another cleaner and it works good. I guess the first one I got was a bad apple. This replacement doesn't leave the residue on my vinyl as the first one did. Apparently the roller design was updated because it was leaving a residue on customers vinyl. Also I realized that you do not need to press very hard for this device to work properly. That was another issue some customers reported. Very light pressure is sufficient. The problem with the rollers surface leaving residue was apparently fixed and I appreciate the owner listening to his customers. That rarely happens in this day and age. I will have to admit that this is great for the entry level vinyl fan who doesn't want to spend 600.00 on a vacuum machine. I still think that vacuuming is the way to go if you are a serious audiophile. This is by no means a cheap hobby and there is way more to buy than a nice turntable and a few albums. I realize that spending money on a vacuum cleaner is money that could be used to buy music. I mostly use a carbon brush that is grounded to my system and it covers the entire Lp. It's about 13 inches in length and it gets all the debris and dust from my albums. If any is left I blow it off with a small device that I have that is basically a bulb type blower to clean keyboards. It will also suck the debris up as well. I am glad to say that this is a nice product and it works well. I use it occasionally between deep cleanings , or if a I am out of solution for my VPI. It also cleans up a lot easier than the first one I had. It rinses clean with a slight wipe under water and I usually let mine air dry. I would recommend this item to anyone looking for a good cleaning device that are on a budget. I have been collecting albums for quite some time now and I have a lot of rare and colored vinyl, MFSL vinyl and about 300 Japanese Pressings with their OBI's. I always deep clean with my vacuum when I buy either a new vinyl album or a used one. New vinyl sometimes has fingerprints, oils, or small pieces of vinyl residue. I then place the cleaned Vinyl into a Mobile Fidelity inner sleeve keeping my original as well. I paid $1200,00 for a cartridge and I do not want to ruin it from debris in the grooves. I have no issues with popping or other noise as most of my vinyl came from a private collector and he took very good care of his albums. Most where only played once to record to Reel to Reel. I apologize for giving this such a terrible review and I am glad that there are companies out there who still listen to what their customers think about their products. Thanks for making this purchase a good purchase in the long run and I do use it more often than I thought I would. Thanks again, James C. Young III

I am what you would call a "Shoe String Audiophile." I have a limited budget and when I buy anything audio related, I like to get the most "bang for the buck." All true audiophiles know that getting the best sound from your old LP records has more to do with the, condition and cleanliness of the source material than the quality of your equipment. With that in mind I ordered the "In the Groove" record cleaner to help me keep my record collection clean and sounding good. Compared to the cost of my equipment, how could I go wrong for a modest $20 investment? After having a defective roller replaced, here is my new experience with this product. First, let me say that the "In the Groove" record cleaner works as described. It has a sticky surface that picks up loose dirt and dust, but don't expect it to replace a good wet clean system or machine. With that point clearly stated, I'd like to add that once your record is basically clean, proper use of the "In the Groove" roller will help keep your records clean. In that sense it is more of a maintenance tool than a deep cleaner. Here are my observations. When using the roller, don't put any pressure on the surface of your record. That isn't really necessary. The roller will pick up surface grit and dust just fine with just a light pass. With added pressure comes added friction and that will only serve to create a static charge on your record which will increase hissing and popping when you play the record. Believe me, you don't want that. It is also important that you clean from the center to the edge since you can't really go around the record with this roller. The sticky nature of the roller makes it want to go in a straight line. I'd also recommend that you use it in conjunction with a carbon fiber brush because the brush can get deeper into the groves and it will go around the record as it turns. After lots of experimentation, I've developed a technique for using the roller that is very useful for me. First I use a good carbon fiber brush. The brush does a really good job of digging out grim and dust from inside the groves, however the brush doesn't pick up everything it digs out. It pushes the dust along the surface and leaves some of it behind on the surface of the record. I had never noticed that before but Stan (The seller of the "In The Groove" cleaner,) pointed that out and so I started looking for it. After using the brush, I stopped the platter and using a flashlight pointed at a 45 degree angel, I examined the surface of the record. Sure enough, there it was; a white line of dust and grit that was left behind by the brush. Additional use of the brush did not remove the dust, but one quick pass of the "In the Groove" roller was all that was needed to pick up the errant dust and remove it from the record. Score one for the "In the Groove" roller. After that, I started to use the flashlight to examine both the record and the brush after every use. What did I find? Not only did the carbon fiber brush sometimes leave a line of dust behind, but the carbon fiber brush itself accumulated lots of dust and grime that it carried from record to record. Not a good thing. But "In the Groove" came to the rescue again. A few quick passes with the roller cleaned the brush and left it looking like new. That was another good use for the roller and it made my fiber carbon brush work better. Now I keep the "In the Groove" record cleaner on the shelf with all my other record maintenance tools. In partnership with my carbon fiber brush, I use it every day and find it a very useful tool for helping me keep my records clean and sounding good. If used for that purpose, I highly recommend the "In the Groove" cleaner.

It is not very often that I write product reviews. With that being said, I felt compelled to write one for this product. Record collectors are a strange bunch. Being one myself, I have no trouble saying this. The accessories market is filled with gadgets and gizmos, each one promising to get your records cleaner than before. I was quite skeptical when I read some of the reviews, especially those in which the reviewers had problems with the handle. However, when I started looking at the comments on the reviews, I soon became aware that the company who made the In the Groove Record Cleaner was offering replacement cleaners. This really impressed me. So how well does it work? Really well. While it might not remove 30 year old finger prints, mold, or mildew, just about everything else that is not baked or glued on to a record will be lifted up with just a swipe of the roller. This thing is a must for any vinyl lover with inside pets. I find myself using it on every record which hits the platter and often in combination with a carbon fiber or before a wet clean with my MoFi brush. For brand new records, this is tops at removing dust particles from the sleeves. For really dusty old records, this is the second best thing to washing the discs in the sink. I have had the brush since December and have used it at the very least every couple of days. It has been washed quite a few times. The tack is still holding up amazingly well. This might have something to do with the fact that I have just been using cold water to wash it by hand and then allowing the brush to air dry. As another reviewer pointed out, you don't want to try to dry it off with anything unless you want to wash the cleaner all over again. Overall, I would say that this is one of the most useful record accessories that I have ever bought. Once the brush finally loses its tack all together, I will happily buy another. Keep up the good work In the Groove Cleaner!

As some others have written, the roller is not very solid. The handle can come off but you can just snap it back on and the outer covers of the roller can push inside the roller but you can pull it back out and get it in place. The key is to use it gently with a light hand. It rinses off easily per the included instructions and does pick up dirt from your vinyl. It does add some static electricity to the record so use it on a clean surface or the record will pick up dust, etc after cleaning. If you use it gently and put your record back in a sleeve after use, the product does it's job.

...but have started out with a bang. I remember as a little girl listening to records and watching my mother clean hers. Well in reading reviews on various vinyl cleaners that look like what my mom used I have decided that it must not be worth getting one similar to what she had because it just wont compare! And she WILL NOT give hers up even though she doesn't listen to her records anymore! Moms! Who can figure them out. With all that said I decided to go different route. Considering we live in dusty windy west Texas and have three cats, a pitbull/boxer, and a very fluffy furry husky I decided I needed something that can stand up to heavy use. In comes the "In Groove Record Cleaner". This being the only one I have tried I don't feel any need to look any further. This record cleaner picks up stuff you don't even see on the vinyl. I don't know if someone played frisbee out side with one because it actually had mud on it, but my husband decided to give it a go first with the roller then clean what was left behind another way. There was nothing left behind. It gets finger prints, dog and cat hair, sand, dust, glitter, and who know what ever else I have come across. What people did with their records is astounding! I am able to clean several records between rinses. One hint: even though the roller will cool off while drying it seems to be stickyer when rinsed with hot water versus cold. I was able to clean about 6-8 records using cool rinse and 12-14 with a hot rinse. So if you cant steal your parents old record cleaner from th 70's, buy this. I'm exceedingly pleased with my purchase and recommend it to people who have struggled with the reviews of other cleaners similar to ones from the past when things were made to work and last!

I Originally wrote a review about how great this product is....I was so wrong, after buying a replacement roller, I had to didn't even have the original for 5 months due to the ends drying up and disintegrating. After using the replacement roller, which was just like the original, for about 4 LP's, I noticed a film had been deposited on my LP and it was from this product. Say what you will. I used it to clean a Remastered 180 gram Vinyl which cost a pretty penny, that I have just bought, check out my profile, I kd you not. I have bought over $400.00 of Remasters in the last 5 weeks alone. I was so mad. My first review gave "in The Groove Record Cleaner" a rave review, but after having one and a replacement roller, to find that they are damaging my new LP's. No way, it hit the trash can on the first throw. Back to compressed air I guess. DO NOT BUY THIS. If you have a large LP collection and care about use compressed air, just never shake the can.

As a long time vinyl afficianado I have recently grown tired of the ritual of using my ear piercing loud vacuum system to clean my records that need more than just what dry brush can do - but the tedious process of cleaning it with my record doctor system means most of the time I just decide not to listen altogether. Not anymore. This system is so simple to use, fast, convenient (and quiet!) and cleans a substantial amount of gunk from the grooves - not a substitute for truly filthy records but I own few of those anyway. This thing just work fantastically - and I think does nearly as good a job as my vacuum system of getting up the gunk that contributes to pops and clicks during playback - in fact I'd go so far as to say my records haven't sounded quieter - ever. I'll definately be buying another and another of these things. They are ideal - well priced, well made, and contrary to what anyone says I see and feel absolutely no film or sticky substance left on the surface of the vinyl. A product whose time has come - and should have been around 30 years ago!!!!

Según la descripción me parecía un producto interesante para la limpieza de mis preciados vinilos, pero una vez que lo tuve en mis manos, no lo tenía tan claro. El producto cumple bien tal y como se describe. Es pegajoso y se limpia con agua. El problema que le veo es precisamente eso de pasar un rodillo impregnado de algo pegajoso sobre mi colección de queridos vinilos. Francamente, no me atrevo. Pero el producto es genial para un sinfín de otras cosas. He de decir que probándolo sobre cualquier superficie, recoge muy bien pelusas de mascotas, migajas, etc. Da gusto usarlo, y en apariencia no deja rastro de pegamento. Pero aun así con el asunto de mis discos no me queda claro. Llamadme desconfiado o cobarde, pero de momento seguiré limpiando mi colección con líquidos pensados para tal fin. Pero como el rodillo tiene infinidad de aplicaciones y cumple bien, se merece cinco estrellas.

Does an excellent job of removing surface dust and provides an ideal "quick clean" or "preclean". Be careful with it though, especially around the label!

Habe den Roller jetzt seid ein Paar Tagen in benutzung und muß sagen das es von anderen Geräten zum Staub entfernen für Schallplatten , die beste Wahl ist . Staub wird sehr gut entfernt. Die Reinigung der Rolle ist ebenso problemlos . Mit Wasser abspülen und mit Küchenrolle abtrocknen und die Rolle ist wie neu. Bin wirklich erstaunt wie gut das funktioniert , war erst sehr skeptisch , nun aber voll auf begeistert. Volle 5 Punkte

Prodotto efficace e sopratutto pratico nell'utilizzo che per quanto mi riguarda ha risolto il problema della pulizia dei vinili. Per una pulizia davvero efficace e completa mi aiuto con una lampadina tascabile il cui fascio di luce indirizzato sul vinile già posizionato su piatto evidenzia ogni traccia di sporco e polvere anche su dischi apparentemente puliti compresi quei nuovi appena sballati e ad esempio solo usandolo appunto su diversi dischi nuovi recentemente acquistati ha catturato un bel po' di sporcizia di varia natura, e va da se che chiaramente ne giova la qualità dell'ascolto. Caldamente consigliato

It's good a bit over priced should be worth round about £10 that's why I've given it 4 stars