Thorens Velvet Brush – Record Cleaning

The Thorens Velvet Brush is a dry brush for records that uses soft velvet to lift loose dust from the record surface — the classic, gentle solution for a quick clean before playback.

It also comes with a small brush for the stylus. Sounds like a minor extra, but it's exactly the tool you're looking for the first time the needle pushes a fleck of dust ahead of it.

Why the Velvet Brush?

Because dust shouldn't stay in the groove. Whatever's sitting on the record before playback gets picked up by the needle — you hear that as crackle, and over time it works its way into the groove and the diamond. Two or three rotations with the velvet cost you ten seconds and save your collection a lot of wear.

What you get

A brush that sits well in the hand and does nothing but its job — plus the small stylus brush for the cartridge. The velvet lies flat and lifts the dust away instead of pressing it in deeper.

Who is the Velvet Brush for?

For anyone who listens to their records regularly and wants to keep dust out of the groove in the first place.

Straight talk: velvet won't help against dried-in fingerprints, nicotine film, or that flea-market record from the basement — for that you need a wet clean. The Velvet Brush is maintenance, not restoration.

Our verdict

Affordable accessory with a very good effort-to-result ratio — and the stylus brush included makes it a sensible starter kit for record care. We'll tell you honestly what care your collection actually needs at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.

Specifications

• Type: Record cleaning brush
• Material: velvet
• Finish: black
• Use: dry surface cleaning before playback
• Included: velvet brush, stylus brush

FAQ

Is a stylus brush included?

Yes. Alongside the velvet brush for the record, a small brush for the stylus is included. Always guide it from back to front, i.e. in the direction of playback — sideways or backward motion can bend the cantilever.

When do I use velvet, when carbon?

The Velvet Brush is suited to loose surface dust and is especially gentle. The Carbon Brush's fine fibers reach a little deeper into the groove and are also antistatic. Many people use both depending on the need.

Why buy the Velvet Brush from HD Zürisee?

Because we recommend the right care accessories for your needs. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we carry everything around clean vinyl.

Goes well with

Record care belongs with every turntable. Find more accessories at Thorens.