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# 2 FL. OZ. precision cleaning solution Velvet brush pad reaches deep grooves Static elimination & scratch-free cleaning AT6012 Record Care Kit with Record Care Solution, Brush Pad, Storage Base, and Adhesive Tape

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** £35.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your vinyl ritual — because your records deserve the VIP treatment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AT6012 Record Care Kit with Record Care Solution, Brush Pad, Storage Base, and Adhesive Tape by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** £35.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Care Kit:** Includes solution, brush pad, storage base, and adhesive tape for organized, ready-to-use maintenance.
- • **Deep Groove Cleaning Power:** Velvet brush pad targets micro dust and fingerprints for pristine sound clarity.
- • **Integrated Reservoir Design:** Inner reservoir delivers solution precisely to the brush’s leading edge for optimal cleaning.
- • **Protect Your Vinyl Investment:** Scratch-free cleaning preserves record fidelity and extends lifespan of your collection.
- • **Scientifically Formulated Solution:** Gentle yet effective formula dissolves contaminants and neutralizes static electricity.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit combines a scientifically formulated cleaning solution with a velvet brush pad designed to gently remove micro dust, fingerprints, and static from vinyl records. Its integrated reservoir ensures precise application, protecting your records from scratches while enhancing sound fidelity. This all-in-one kit includes a storage base and adhesive tape, making it the essential tool for any serious vinyl enthusiast aiming to preserve and elevate their collection.

## Description

Audio Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit is designed to gently remove contaminates while improving record fidelity and tracking. AT6012 Record Care Kit contains: Audio-Technica Record Care Solution (2 FL. OZ), Sonic Broom brush pad, storage base, and double-sided adhesive tape. The scientific record-care formula gently removes microdust and other contaminants, dissolves fingerprints, and eliminates static electricity.

Review: Works great - This thing works very well. I don't fill the reservoir but I keep distilled water in a small water mister and spray the pad before use. It cleans the record very well and cuts down on the static charge. Easier to use than my old dishwasher system.
Review: About as good a brush as is available today. - I had been looking for a decent way to easily clean records for a while. The discwasher trough method didn't excite me at all, and was pricey. I actually found one of the old brushes with the oriented fibers in an antique shop, but it was part of a console stereo deal, so I could not buy it separately. Enter this unit. I did not have super high hopes for any modern day brush, but I just cleaned about 70 platters and I could not be happier. Yes, the instructions are horrible, but this is not that difficult. First, you squirt the solution into the two top holes of the brush. Not drops, but actually squirt some in so the pad can get saturated. 1. I found that the little holes in the top work so you can squirt the solution in from the top, but it takes a bit of time for the brush to become really wet enough to clean. The first few minutes will not have the entire brush damp. Wait...The dirt needs the dampness to help stick to the brush, not just push it around the platter, doing more damage. 2. There is a direction arrow on the side of the brush, that is the direction you want it to flow across the record. It is just about wide enough to cover all the grooves in one pass. If you have the platter on a moving turntable, make sure the brush is aimed correctly, into the vinyl as it comes to the brush. In other words, make sure the brush is advancing across the circumference of the record using the arrow as a directional guide. 3. You will find, upon inspection of the brush, that there is a lot of finer dust in the fibers after one or two platters than you might think. This really digs out the dirt. That little blue plastic strip on the holder? That is for scraping off the dust out of the brush. Use it often, not harshly, and you will see the dirt ball up and it then can be removed. This is mandatory, or you will just eventually redeposit the dirt on a different platter! 4. The "magic solution" is nothing more than distilled water and 70% alcohol. After using up the little bottle, buy a small alcohol bottle and a gallon of distilled water, both about $1 each. Enough mix for a lifetime. 5. I went one step further. After cleaning the platter, I found microfiber kitchen towels that were a bit tacky, but not too tacky so it drags on the platter. White ones found at Wa&^%%t. Not in the auto section, where the really tacky ones are kept, but in the kitchen towel area. After cleaning, I lightly rotated the towel around the disc to pull off the excess water. A little back and forth fanning of the platter afterwards holding the edges quickly dried it and I could put it back into the sleeve. One tip: Your old sleeves may contain more debris inside the envelope than you might think. I aggressively took my sleeves and opened them downward, and shook them so some of it at least, came out. Sometimes nothing, sometimes a cloud of dust came out. Sometimes they were so bad I replaced them with new sleeves bought on desertcart. And make sure you have a sleeve inside your album cover. Cardboard is not nice to delicate vinyl grooves. I also started putting plastic outer covers on my albums to keep the covers nice and further help dust from invading. It also makes the record package look very cool. The results to me were rather dramatic. Not only did the music seem brighter, unfortunately also did the permanent scratches on the record. Most of my records were bought used, so others put scuffs and scratches in them. Obviously the brush does not help this matter, but does make the needle ride in the bottom of the groove cleanly and make music, not be busy digging out dirt and try to make music at the same time. But scratches are scratches, so you will hear them cleanly also...Luckily for me there is something nostalgic about a few scratches in a record. I don't mind it at all, and there is just no duplicating the original analog sound that vinyl produces. Your favorite old artist, be it Nat King Cole or Jerry Lee Lewis, vinyl is the best. One of my favorites in my collection is an original Sun recording of Jerry Lee Lewis, doing all his hits. Scratchy, scuffed, and the sound was heavenly after cleaning with this brush! Overall, this is a great brush and I would buy it again. Once you get used to using it, it takes more time to handle the platters and move things around than it does to clean any one side. Beats the pants off the silly wood glue method.

## Features

- Designed to gently remove contaminates while improving record fidelity and tracking
- Scientific formula gently removes micro dust and other contaminants, dissolves fingerprints, and eliminates static electricity
- Velvet brush pad reaches into record grooves
- Inner reservoir directs AT634 Record Care Solution into brush pad's leading edge
- Protects your valuable records
- Removes dust and dirt from record surface with out scratching

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009IGAPW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #90 in Record Cleaners & Cleaning Supplies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (923) |
| Date First Available | April 28, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Item model number | AT6012 |
| Manufacturer | Audio technica |
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 2 x 4 inches |

## Images

![AT6012 Record Care Kit with Record Care Solution, Brush Pad, Storage Base, and Adhesive Tape - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jOxULJaXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the cleaner contain alcohol?**
A: From Audio Technica:Cationic surfacantOrganic solventWaterIsopropl alcohol

**Q: Does anyone know the difference between this model vs. AT6012x (http://tinyurl.com/hxpw88r) ? And which one do they prefer & why?**
A: This one comes with the solution, which is $10 separately otherwise.

**Q: Do I need a record cleaning machine or will this brush/fluid do the trick?**
A: This brush & fluid seems to work quite well to keep records clean. I use the fluid on new records (to clean off any left-over release compound from the pressing plant) and any time the record looks smudged, and just use the dry brush for a quick dusting on every play.If you have really dirty records (used or very old/mishandled records) something with a fluid bath (like a Spin-Clean) might work a little better. I use the AT brush 99% of the time.

**Q: What's the double sided tape for?**
A: Wow, I never noticed the tape until now. I would guess the use of the tape is to mount the cleaning base. The tape fits inside the cutout in the base. Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by M***G on March 23, 2026*

This thing works very well. I don't fill the reservoir but I keep distilled water in a small water mister and spray the pad before use. It cleans the record very well and cuts down on the static charge. Easier to use than my old dishwasher system.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About as good a brush as is available today.
*by P***I on August 24, 2015*

I had been looking for a decent way to easily clean records for a while. The discwasher trough method didn't excite me at all, and was pricey. I actually found one of the old brushes with the oriented fibers in an antique shop, but it was part of a console stereo deal, so I could not buy it separately. Enter this unit. I did not have super high hopes for any modern day brush, but I just cleaned about 70 platters and I could not be happier. Yes, the instructions are horrible, but this is not that difficult. First, you squirt the solution into the two top holes of the brush. Not drops, but actually squirt some in so the pad can get saturated. 1. I found that the little holes in the top work so you can squirt the solution in from the top, but it takes a bit of time for the brush to become really wet enough to clean. The first few minutes will not have the entire brush damp. Wait...The dirt needs the dampness to help stick to the brush, not just push it around the platter, doing more damage. 2. There is a direction arrow on the side of the brush, that is the direction you want it to flow across the record. It is just about wide enough to cover all the grooves in one pass. If you have the platter on a moving turntable, make sure the brush is aimed correctly, into the vinyl as it comes to the brush. In other words, make sure the brush is advancing across the circumference of the record using the arrow as a directional guide. 3. You will find, upon inspection of the brush, that there is a lot of finer dust in the fibers after one or two platters than you might think. This really digs out the dirt. That little blue plastic strip on the holder? That is for scraping off the dust out of the brush. Use it often, not harshly, and you will see the dirt ball up and it then can be removed. This is mandatory, or you will just eventually redeposit the dirt on a different platter! 4. The "magic solution" is nothing more than distilled water and 70% alcohol. After using up the little bottle, buy a small alcohol bottle and a gallon of distilled water, both about $1 each. Enough mix for a lifetime. 5. I went one step further. After cleaning the platter, I found microfiber kitchen towels that were a bit tacky, but not too tacky so it drags on the platter. White ones found at Wa&^%%t. Not in the auto section, where the really tacky ones are kept, but in the kitchen towel area. After cleaning, I lightly rotated the towel around the disc to pull off the excess water. A little back and forth fanning of the platter afterwards holding the edges quickly dried it and I could put it back into the sleeve. One tip: Your old sleeves may contain more debris inside the envelope than you might think. I aggressively took my sleeves and opened them downward, and shook them so some of it at least, came out. Sometimes nothing, sometimes a cloud of dust came out. Sometimes they were so bad I replaced them with new sleeves bought on Amazon. And make sure you have a sleeve inside your album cover. Cardboard is not nice to delicate vinyl grooves. I also started putting plastic outer covers on my albums to keep the covers nice and further help dust from invading. It also makes the record package look very cool. The results to me were rather dramatic. Not only did the music seem brighter, unfortunately also did the permanent scratches on the record. Most of my records were bought used, so others put scuffs and scratches in them. Obviously the brush does not help this matter, but does make the needle ride in the bottom of the groove cleanly and make music, not be busy digging out dirt and try to make music at the same time. But scratches are scratches, so you will hear them cleanly also...Luckily for me there is something nostalgic about a few scratches in a record. I don't mind it at all, and there is just no duplicating the original analog sound that vinyl produces. Your favorite old artist, be it Nat King Cole or Jerry Lee Lewis, vinyl is the best. One of my favorites in my collection is an original Sun recording of Jerry Lee Lewis, doing all his hits. Scratchy, scuffed, and the sound was heavenly after cleaning with this brush! Overall, this is a great brush and I would buy it again. Once you get used to using it, it takes more time to handle the platters and move things around than it does to clean any one side. Beats the pants off the silly wood glue method.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well, but instructions are whacked in more ways than one
*by D***. on October 7, 2012*

This product works very well and I'm quite happy with how clean it gets my records. But the instructions could really use some help. The brush has an arrow on one side that shows the direction the brush is to be moved relative to the record (either by manually moving the brush counterclockwise around a motionless record with the arrow side of the brush on the outside of the record, or by holding the brush steady and letting the record rotate against it). Easy enough, and the picture on the box attempts to show that, with the arrow side of the brush on the outside of the record and a big arrow drawn counterclockwise on the record intending to show the direction of the brush relative to the record. But that arrow on the record can easily be misinterpreted to mean the direction of the record itself, especially since most people will be holding the brush motionless while the record rotates beneath it, and because the text says "Gently wipe the record so that the arrow on the side of the Sonic Broom is pointing in the direction that the record is turning". Clearly the word "opposite" should precede the word "direction". The picture is for the first method (manually moving the brush on a motionless record) while the text is for the second method (holding the brush steady on a rotating record). There should be a separate picture and text for each method. Then there's the deficient method of getting the cleaning solution to the cleaning pad by dripping/squirting a "unit" of solution (4 ml) into two tiny holes in the handle and waiting for the solution to soak through. This wastes a lot of fluid (there are only 60 ml in the entire bottle), it's a pain to do, and having to wait is a real negative. It's a lot easier to simply put 6 or 7 drops of fluid along the brush pad itself near the leading edge (say on the 4th or 5th row of fibers back) and use the butt of the bottle to spread the drops evenly across the brush surface. Last but not least, the handle is too small and flat and it's easy to lose one's grip on it. A bit of experience brings the necessary delicacy of touch, but a sufficiently large or ergonomically shaped handle would make that unnecessary. I like to place the record on its inner sleeve (I use Mobile Fidelity Original Master Sleeves, which are one of the inner sleeves recommended by the Library of Congress) which is in turn sitting on the record cover and move the brush manually rather than have to worry about stretching the drive belt by using it on a rotating turntable. I clean the record in quarters, holding it down with my fingertips on the label, rotating the record by rotating the cover 90 degrees after cleaning each quarter. Once I've gone all the way around the record once or twice, I dry it by going around it again with the trailing portion of the brush. I clean the brush itself by wiping it in the opposite direction of the arrow against a cotton cloth. If I'm wearing a cotton t-shirt or jeans that works too :) I think that gentle pressure works best (otherwise I presume you'd be grinding the dirt into the record), the solution does most of the work, and there should be enough solution on the brush that when the brush is picked up from the record surface it leaves behind a wet streak (which is taken care of in the drying phase). One nice design feature of the brush is that the pad extends all the way up to cover both the leading and trailing edges of the handle so that the record is protected even if the brush is inadvertently tilted too far.

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