One of the drawbacks of physical media is that it degrades over time. Cassette tape stretches, CDs get scratched, and vinyl… well that’s possibly the most delicate format of all.
But now you can bring your old records back to life for a very small fee, thanks to this offer from Keith Monks. The renowned record-cleaning company is offering a free 100ml sample of its discOvery 33/45 cleaning fluid, complete with an application roller and instructions for use.
All you have to pay is the £5 postage.
This fluid usually costs £50 for a litre bottle.
Keith Monks, is a very well regarded name in the vinyl cleaning world. It created the world’s first professional record cleaning machine, and its products are used by The British Library and the US Library Of Congress.
Sadly it isn’t giving away one of its machines (which cost upwards of £2000), but a 100ml bottle of cleaning fluid from its discOvery range. The recipe dates from 1976, and contains only pure botanicals and renewable natural ingredients, along with laboratory-grade, triple-filtered demineralised water. There’s no alcohol, or artificial chemicals or additives.
It claims to remove “static, surface noise, grit, grease, fume residue, and residues left by other fluids”. It coats the vinyl in a thin, protective layer to prolong the life of both the record and the stylus. The discOvery 33/45 being given away is for use on standard vinyl, with one litre cleaning up to 200 12-inch LPs.
As well as getting the 100ml bottle for a fiver, you’ll get 15 per cent off your next accessories order. You pay via PayPal to kmonksrcm@gmail.com. Keith Monks will post a bottle anywhere in the world for the same price.
So will it work? Now’s your chance to find out.
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