Vinyl records are precision media. Dust, residue, oils, and airborne contaminants can build up within the groove, affecting playback quality and increasing wear over time.
Record Restore is an alcohol-free, surfactant-based vinyl record cleaning system designed to lift and remove contaminants from deep within the groove - without abrasion, residue, or harsh chemicals.
Trusted by collectors, archivists, and audio professionals, Record Restore helps improve playback clarity while preserving the integrity of your records.
Why Clean Your Vinyl Records with Record Restore?
Even visually clean records can contain embedded contaminants that affect playback. Static electricity, groove contamination, and residue build-up all contribute to surface noise and stylus wear.
Record Restore is designed to clean beyond the surface - restoring clarity while protecting the record itself.
Safe on Every Vinyl Record Pressing – From Classics to Rarities
Record Restore is safe for:
- New and vintage pressings
- Rare and collectible LPs
- Colored vinyl, picture discs, and specialty pressings
- Audiophile and limited-run releases
- Specialist version also available for shellac records (78s)
The formula contains no alcohol, no harsh solvents, and no abrasives, making it suitable for repeated use without risk of groove damage or surface degradation.
No Alcohol, No Residue – Clear Vinyl Record Cleaning Solution
Many vinyl cleaners rely on alcohol-based formulas that can dry out vinyl over time or leave behind residue that attracts and binds more dust.
Record Restore uses a clear, alcohol-free vinyl record cleaning solution that:
- Lifts and dissolves contaminants from deep within grooves
- Dries to a peelable skin leaving no residue
- Eliminates static charge on the record surface — proven by before-and-after electrostatic meter testing — and prevents its return after treatment
- Leaves records ready for playback or storage
How the Record Restore Cleaning Process Works
Every wet cleaning method — vacuum machines, ultrasonic tanks, wet brushes — has the same structural problem: it dissolves contaminants into a slurry it cannot fully remove. As the fluid evaporates, microparticles suspended in that slurry redeposit on the groove wall. The record looks clean. The contamination has moved.
Record Restore solves this differently. The treatment is applied across the record surface and left to work. As it dries, a peelable film forms — encapsulating the dissolved contaminants, bonded residues, and debris within it. When the film is peeled away, the contamination leaves with it. Nothing is rinsed back in. Nothing redeposits.
The process works by:
• dissolving oils, residues, and bonded contaminants from within the groove
• encapsulating all debris within the peelable film as it dries
• physically lifting contamination out of the groove on removal
• leaving a residue-free surface ready for playback or storage
A Better Alternative to Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaners
Ultrasonic vinyl record cleaning machines can be expensive, noisy, bulky, and impractical for many collectors. They also require premixing of chemicals, drying time, and ongoing maintenance.
Record Restore offers a simple, effective alternative that:
- Requires no machinery, electricity or premixing
- Takes up minimal space
- Sets up and packs away quickly
- Cleans records individually with precision
- Delivers consistent, repeatable results
For collectors who want professional-level cleaning without investing in large ultrasonic systems, Record Restore provides a practical, economical solution.
Choose Your Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit Size
Whether you’re maintaining a small personal collection or restoring dozens of records at a time, Record Restore kits are available in sizes to suit your needs.
Each kit includes everything required to safely clean and restore your vinyl records at home.
Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit for Large Collections – Serious Box Set
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What’s Included in the Record Restore Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit?
Depending on kit size, each Record Restore Box Set includes:
- Alcohol-free Record Restore cleaning solution
- Work turntable and support pucks for stabilized cleaning
- Stack Rack for safe record drying; aids batch processing
- Essential tools and accessories for precise application
- Step-by-step instruction guide
- Links to instructional videos
- ‘Record Restored’ labels for identifying restored albums
Refill Your Record Restore Vinyl Record Cleaning Solution – Keep Cleaning with Confidence
Already using Record Restore? Our refill bottles allow you to continue restoring your vinyl collection without repurchasing a full kit.
Refills are:
- Fully compatible with all Record Restore kits
- Ideal for ongoing maintenance and large collections
- Available in multiple quantities to suit your usage
Explore our Record Restore Cleaning Solution Refills to keep your records sounding their best.
Vinyl Record Cleaner Refill Bottle – Alcohol-Free Cleaning Solution (Cleans 30 × 12" LPs)
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Vinyl Record Cleaner Refill 3 Pack – Alcohol-Free Cleaning Solution (Cleans 90 × 12" LPs)
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