Dynavox MFC5 Record Cleaning Cloths (Pack of 5)

The Dynavox MFC5 are anti-static microfibre cloths developed specifically for cleaning records, and can be used both dry and with cleaning fluid.

A cloth is the least glamorous piece of kit on the vinyl shelf, yet the one you pick up most often. What matters is that it absorbs the dirt instead of pushing it around the record – and that it doesn't build up static charge while doing so.

Why microfibre instead of a kitchen towel?

Microfibre works with very fine fibres that trap dust and particles within the weave. A cotton rag or kitchen paper tends to spread both around instead, leaves lint, and can even build up extra charge under dry friction. The MFC5 is explicitly designed to be anti-static – the point where vinyl cloths differ from eyeglass cloths, even if they look similar on the shelf.

What you get

Five cloths measuring 165 × 240 mm. Enough to keep one by the turntable, reserve one for wet cleaning, and still have a spare in the cupboard. Two cloths in rotation are more practical than one you're constantly searching for.

Who are the Dynavox MFC5 for?

For daily care: a quick pass over the record before the stylus touches down, or as a finishing step after wet cleaning. Straight talk: a record that's spent years in a damp cellar won't get clean with this – that needs a proper wet cleaning or a record washing machine. Anyone hoping to solve everything with one cloth will be disappointed; anyone who wants to keep their collection clean reaches for it daily.

Our verdict

Small accessory, big everyday effect – and the simplest insurance policy for your stylus, since every speck of dust that never makes it into the groove is one your stylus doesn't have to clear away. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil recommend the MFC5 to everyone setting up a turntable for the first time.

Technical Data

• Type: Cleaning cloths for records
• Material: Microfibre, anti-static
• Size: 165 × 240 mm per cloth
• Colour: Grey
• Use: dry or with cleaning fluid
• Contents: 5 cloths
• Included: 5 microfibre cloths

Frequently Asked Questions

Dry or damp – which is correct?

Both, depending on the task. Dry, you lift off loose dust before playback; damp with cleaning fluid, you dissolve fingerprints and residue. It's important to just dampen the cloth and not soak it: too much liquid washes dirt deeper into the groove instead of lifting it out.

In which direction do I wipe across the record?

Always in the direction of the groove, meaning in a circle following it. Wiping across the grooves pushes particles into the walls, where the stylus finds them later. Light pressure is enough; the microfibre picks up the dust on its own without you needing to scrub.

Do the cloths replace a record washing machine?

No, they complement it. A cloth picks up surface dust and light residue, but doesn't reach into the depth of the groove. Heavily soiled or second-hand records benefit from a proper wet cleaning – the MFC5 then takes over the ongoing care between sessions.

Why buy the Dynavox MFC5 at HD Zürisee?

Because we'll tell you what you actually need – and what you don't. Vinyl care is a field full of miracle cures; our specialist team by Lake Zürich sorts it all out for you by actual usefulness. Reach us by phone at 044 680 22 00, on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls), or by email.

Pairs well with

More care products can be found under Record Cleaning, covers and storage in Turntable Accessories. Anyone wanting to browse the whole vinyl cosmos starts at All Vinyl.