ULTRASONIC CLEANING
Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaning in London
Gentle deep cleaning of vinyl records using the Humminguru Nova ultrasonic cleaner. We remove dust, dirt and static electricity from micro-grooves without damaging the surface.
£4 per record
15% discount for orders of 50+ records
DEEP CLEAN
What Ultrasonic Cleaning Removes
Contactless cleaning reaches where brushes and cloths cannot
Dust and dirt
Decades of dust settle deep in the micro-grooves and cause constant crackle. Ultrasound lifts it out of the groove itself, not just off the surface.
Grease and fingerprints
Skin oils attract more dirt and dull the sound. The cavitation bath dissolves grease without any abrasive contact.
Static electricity
A static charge attracts fresh dust minutes after cleaning. Wet ultrasonic cleaning removes the charge along with the dirt.
Old residue
Residue from worn inner sleeves and previous wet cleanings builds a film on the record. It comes off in the bath, not onto your stylus.
THE PROCESS
How the Cleaning Works
Cavitation: millions of microscopic bubbles do the work
01
Bath
The record rotates slowly in a bath of filtered water. The label stays above the waterline and never gets wet.
02
Cavitation
An ultrasonic transducer creates millions of microscopic bubbles that collapse inside the grooves and lift out dirt without touching the vinyl.
03
Drying
The record is air-dried in a dust-free environment and goes straight into a fresh anti-static inner sleeve.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe for old records?
Yes. Ultrasonic cleaning is contactless — nothing touches the groove except water and sound waves. It is the method of choice for valuable and fragile pressings.
Will it fix scratches?
No. Cleaning removes dirt, grease and static — it cannot repair mechanical damage. But a large share of what sounds like wear is actually dirt, and it disappears after the bath.
Should I clean before digitisation?
We strongly recommend it — every click caused by dirt ends up in the digital file. The Cleaning + Digitisation Premium package covers both at £37 per record.
How do I get my records to you?
We can collect across London by arrangement, or you can bring your records to the studio in person.
Hear the difference on your own record
Order cleaning together with a free test digitisation — we will digitise one track before and send you the file.