Cleaning Your Audio Equipment Is Essential

Regularly cleaning your turntable is one of the best ways to preserve its performance and extend its lifespan. Whatever the brand of your audio equipment whether it's Lenco, Clearaudio, Ortofon or another manufacturer proper maintenance helps prevent premature wear and ensures consistently high-quality sound reproduction. Every component should be cleaned, including the cartridge, tonearm, stylus, belt, spindle, centre adaptor and other accessories. Whether you listen to vinyl records every day or only occasionally, proper care will keep both your records and your turntable in excellent condition.

How to Clean Your Turntable

Cleaning your turntable is an essential part of its maintenance, regardless of how often you use it. A well-maintained turntable delivers better playback quality and significantly increases the lifespan of your equipment. Fortunately, the cleaning procedure is virtually identical for most brands. Begin by switching off your turntable and removing the platter to gain easy access to its components. Carefully remove dust from the platter and tonearm using a dedicated antistatic brush. Once these parts are clean, gently clean the cartridge with a specialised stylus brush. You can then apply an appropriate turntable cleaning solution to the platter and tonearm using a soft cloth. Always use products specifically designed for audio equipment to avoid damaging delicate components.

If your turntable uses a drive belt, inspect it carefully during maintenance. Clean it if necessary and replace it if you notice signs of wear. Before every listening session, it's also recommended to clean your vinyl records with an antistatic brush to remove dust and reduce static electricity. This simple habit helps protect both your records and your stylus while improving sound quality. Other delicate components, such as the stylus, spindle, centre adaptor and axle, should also be cleaned with suitable brushes designed for precision maintenance. Avoid harsh cleaning products and always handle these parts carefully. Finally, remember to check the alignment of your cartridge from time to time to ensure accurate tracking and optimal playback performance.

Discover Feylt's Turntable Cleaning Accessories

Feylt offers much more than personalised vinyl slipmats. We also stock a wide range of accessories designed to maintain, transport and protect your vinyl equipment. In addition, we produce personalised merchandise for record labels, associations and music professionals, including T-shirts, tote bags, mugs and caps customised with your logo. For turntable maintenance, we offer two high-quality antistatic brushes. The first features a black velvet cleaning pad with a protective cover and includes a smaller brush for cleaning the stylus and other delicate components. The second model combines velvet with carbon fibre bristles, providing even more efficient dust removal while offering excellent handling and durability.

Transport Your Vinyl Records Safely

Transporting vinyl records safely requires suitable protective sleeves. That's why Feylt offers several models of 12-inch record sleeves designed to protect your collection during storage and transport. Available in kraft cardboard, white cardboard and transparent plastic, each type offers different advantages depending on your priorities, whether that's rigidity, lightweight protection or easy record identification. Our transparent plastic sleeves make it easy to identify each record without removing it, while cardboard sleeves provide enhanced protection for valuable collections. All models are kept in stock and benefit from volume discounts, making them suitable for both collectors and professionals purchasing larger quantities.

Create Personalised Merchandise for Your Music Brand

If you represent a record label, music association or event organiser, Feylt can help you create high-quality personalised merchandise featuring your logo or artwork. We offer custom T-shirts, tote bags, mugs, caps and many other promotional products produced with professional printing techniques. Whether you need a single personalised item or a large production run, our workshop ensures premium print quality, fast production times and reliable delivery. Contact our team for a personalised quotation tailored to your project.