Analog Gear News

Happy 2026, everyone! We hope the holidays treated you well, and that you got all the cool new analog gear and LPs on your respective wishlists, and then some!

Seeing how we’re all about how to best spin that precious vinyl of ours, what better way to start the new year than by looking at a great way to clean those new — and used! — LPs before that very first needle drop (not to mention all those repeated playbacks that will surely follow, for that matter). And thus, we give you HumminGuru’s EZ vinyl record washer, which is a logical, and quite affordable, entry point for anyone just getting into the art of LP cleaning.

The Hong Kong-based company is known for their rightfully acclaimed higher-end NOVA and Ultrasonic record cleaners, and the new EZ model is a nice complement to their overall record cleaning line. The EZ unit comes with a patented clamp, which secures the record at hand in seconds with a simple, straight-down press. The handle then allows for smooth back-and-forth record rotation with just one hand.

HumminGuru suggests adding two capfuls of the eco-friendly, alcohol-free EZ washer fluid to the unit’s 950ml water basin to get the cleaning process started. One full tank of the solution is said to clean between 10-20 LPs. (Not to worry — dual water outlets provide spill-free draining.) A single 300ml bottle of this fluid should be able to cover the cleaning of between approximately 300-600 records. If you need a replacement, additional fluid bottles are available for separate purchase (SRP: $18).

The included, removable ultra-soft goat-hair brushes are intended to lift away dust, fingerprints, grease, and grime. HumminGuru suggests users replace the brushes at regular intervals to maintain consistent results, so additional goat-hair brushes are also available for separate purchase (SRP: $23 each).

Once the basin is ready, the user places the record’s center hole onto the clamp’s spindle, presses the clamp top straight down until it clicks into a secure seal, and then attaches it to the washer body with the sliding lock. This approach is said to replace the twisting motions of traditional manual washers, in order to avoid LP-handling damage.

To initiate the cleaning process, the user simply grips the EZ washer’s body firmly with one hand. With the other hand, you turn the handle 12 times clockwise, and then 12 times counterclockwise. Turning the handle four times makes the record complete one full rotation in the water.

For total label protection, the clamp’s interior is lined with a ring of soft, high-quality rubber. When pressed, it creates a waterproof seal around the record label, which is said to keep it “perfectly dry” throughout the cleaning process.

The flexible mechanism in both the record clamp and goat-hair cleaning brushes allows them to seamlessly adapt to varying record thickness, from 1mm to 3mm. This design maintains an optimal distance from the record surface.

A 7in adapter is provided, with a 38mm center hole; simply place it on the clamp base before loading the 45 in the clamp unit. The included drying rack holds up to eight records, which can be stored directly underneath the unit without the need for disassembly. A protective lid is also included, and is suggested to be put back in place when the EZ is not in use in order to keep the internal basin dust-free and ready for its next cleaning session.

Finally, the SRP for the HumminGuru EZ vinyl record washer is a quite reasonable $89. We’re intrigued enough by what we’ve seen and been told of the EZ so far that we’ve requested one for hands-on testing, so keep an eye out for that review in the coming weeks/months here on AP.

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