Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids
Sound Enhancer ~ Noise Reducer ~ 100% Natural
The Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine, and Keith Monks discOveryTM Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids. “A virtuoso duet performance in perfect harmony.”
Introducing discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids, a new generation of specialist record cleaning solutions from Keith Monks. discOvery™ not only deep cleans, it also reveals the true fidelity hidden in your records.
Pure and natural, mild yet potent, Keith Monks discOvery™ delivers an unrivalled combination of deep cleaning, noise reduction and sound enhancement… and yet our unique recipes contain no alcohol and no artificial chemicals or additives at all. Nothing but pure natural botanicals and other renewable natural ingredients, all made entirely from plants and the purest triple filtered distilled water. Non-polluting, and completely biodegradable. Carefully blended and perfected from an original Monks recipe dating back to 1976.
Keith Monks discOvery™ is the perfect cleaning fluid for all your vinyl LP records, 45s, 78s and other shellac discs, and leaves absolutely no audible residue after vacuuming. Use discOvery™ on brand new unplayed discs as well as well-loved treasures, and just listen to the difference it makes.
Dust, dirt and grease are removed. Surface noise is removed. Static is removed. Mold (“mould”), mildew and other organic deposits are removed. Residue from smoke, open fires, food and other condensed fumes are removed. Particle residue from pressing stampers are removed. Mineral deposits, residue from previously used cleaning fluids and impure water, and other minerals and hardened deposits are removed.
Of course as you would expect from Keith Monks, discOvery™ doesn’t just cut the noise either. The Keith Monks RCM's reputation for sound enhancement as well as noise reduction is partly down to its ability to remove not just greasy marks but also just the right amount of mold release stamper oils (record pressing plants often use excess amounts to improve yield, but it muddies the sound) while still leaving a sufficient protective layer – perfect for brand new discs.
It is the improvements to the sound itself that has made the Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine especially famous, and this has been constantly in our minds during the development of discOvery™.
Results of the new formula have been beyond our expectations: middle and upper frequencies sparkle with natural clarity, and the lower registers glow with previously unheard warmth and depth. Recordings become more open and detailed, with the soundstage dramatically improved overall. During tests listeners reported the sound appeared “wider, more panoramic” yet “completely natural, like listening to real instruments”.
The discOvery™ range includes separate specialist fluids for LP and 45rpm vinyl records, shellac (78rpm) discs, plus a concentrated antifungal pre-wash solution for especially soiled records.
Tested by the University of Southampton England, ‘planet friendly’ and affordably priced. Keith Monks discOvery™ performs in perfect harmony with all Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machines - naturally.
Keith Monks. Making records sound better since 1969.
KEITH MONKS discOvery33/45™
Natural Precision Cleaning fluid for vinyl LP records and 45rpm singles
- Complete one-bottle all-natural cleaning solution for vinyl records
- Restores old records, elevates sound quality and protects brand new unplayed discs
- Dissolves and removes dust, dirt and grease
- Removes particle residue and excess mold release stamper oils left behind during record pressing
- Superior antifungal action
- Removes static
- Leaves no audible or visible residue
- 100% natural plant-based active ingredients blended with pure finest grade triple filtered distilled water
- Natural dye for easy identification (from super concentrate, leaves no residue)
- Delivers best-ever sound quality enhancement and noise reduction from a Keith Monks RCM.
- 1 litre (cleans around 200 LP sides*)
KEITH MONKS discOvery78™
Natural Precision Cleaning fluid for shellac (78rpm) records
- Complete one-bottle all-natural cleaning solution for restoring 78s and other shellac records
- Mild yet potent formula, the complete cleaning solution for rare, early, unusual and valuable records such as acetates, lacquers, laminated and vulcanite discs
- Dissolves and removes dirt and grease
- Removes needle debris, dust and other particles
- Superior antifungal action
- Removes static
- Leaves no audible or visible residue
- 100% natural plant-based active ingredients blended with pure finest grade triple filtered distilled water
- Natural dye for easy identification (from super concentrate, leaves no residue)
- Delivers best-ever sound quality enhancement and noise reduction from a Keith Monks RCM.
- 1 litre (cleans around 200 ‘78’ sides*)
KEITH MONKS discOveryTM BreakTheMold™
DeepClean Antifungal Pre-Wash Concentrate
Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluid for vinyl and shellac records
- Concentrated antifungal pre-wash solution for especially soiled records
- Extra-strength antifungal and antibacterial action removes excessive mold (“mould”) and mildew from both vinyl and shellac records
- DeepClean action removes hardened deposits, residue from other cleaning fluids and hard water
- Also effective on other especially stubborn marks and stains
- 100% natural plant-based active ingredients blended with pure finest grade triple filtered distilled water
- Natural dye for easy identification (from super concentrate, leaves no residue)
- Tested and approved on both shellac and vinyl discs
- Delivers best-ever sound quality enhancement and noise reduction from a Keith Monks RCM.
- Pre-wash only: use before regular cleaning with Keith Monks discOvery33/45TM or discOvery78TM
- 500ml (around 100 LP sides*)
Some benefits only apply when used with a Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine.
*All usage figures based on a typical ‘wash’ cycle using a Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine fitted with deck-mounted brush system cleaning a 12” LP record with moderate soiling. Especially soiled discs may require additional fluid or a second wash cycle.
Optional Accessories for your KEITH MONKS discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids
KEITH MONKS discOvery™ Manual Brush Holder and Bottle kit
A handy brush and bottle set, as supplied with the RCM Mk.IIe ‘Sovereign’ and also available as an accessory.
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KEITH MONKS discOvery™ Precision Record Cleaning Brushes
Over 2 years in development, the new improved Keith Monks discOvery™ Precision Record Cleaning Brushes have specially customised tapered bristles, unique to Keith Monks. There really is no better brush anywhere else for caring for your precious records.
Now available in 4 sizes for 7”, 10”, 12” and 16” transcription discs. Click here for more
Planet friendly, ‘naturally’
Keith Monks discOveryTM. Our unique blend of botanicals is made from completely natural ingredients including active cleaning agents and wetting agents derived entirely from extracts of crops and other plants, all specially blended to our own unique recipes with purest triple filtered distilled water. No alcohols. No artificial chemicals or additives. Just pure, natural ingredients.
Ingredients in all Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Record Cleaning Fluids are also completely biodegradable, non-polluting and non-toxic to the environment.
Labels and shipping cartons are made from paper which includes recycled materials.
Bottle caps are PP produced from carbon and hydrogen with virtually no dangerous emissions. Its ‘oxo-biodegradable’ properties break back down to water and carbon when exposed to air, moisture and prolonged sunlight. Oxo-biodegradable PP can be recycled, landfilled or incinerated without harming the environment.
We bottle them in a type of recyclable PET which offers the best balance between environmental and practical concerns: it’s strong, impervious to our blends of natural active ingredients even with prolonged exposure, and uses a production process with lower CO2 emissions than almost any other plastic (and even glass!) New recycling processes allow a higher percentage of useable raw PET material to be retrieved. PET is especially light in weight too, so less precious fuel is burned transporting it around the world - adding to discOvery™‘s exceptionally low carbon footprint.
All Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Record Cleaning Fluid Solutions are supplied pre-mixed and ready to use - no chemistry set and measuring bottles needed, and no need to seek out supplies of good quality triple filtered distilled water either. We see so many records and record cleaners spoiled by crusty deposits because someone accidentally used the wrong water; with discOvery™ you can be sure you’ll get the best ever clean, every time.
Keith Monks discOvery™ is available now from your Keith Monks agent or retailer – and, due to the ‘nature’ of the recipes and their ingredients, at a surprisingly modest price.
Outstanding benefits of Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning fluid solutions:
- Washes records gently yet very effectively
- Separate specialist fluids for LP and 45rpm vinyl records, shellac (78rpm) records, plus an anti-mold (“mould”) and mildew pre-wash solution
- Enhances sound quality, increasing clarity in the middle and upper frequencies and depth in the lower registers, as well as dramatically improving the soundstage overall
- Static is virtually eliminated by the process, so the record keeps itself cleaner for longer
- Removes dust particles and other debris
- Removes excess mold (“mould”) release stamper oils used in the record pressing process, to enrich sound quality and clarity
- Natural antibacterial and antifungal agents remove organic contaminants
- Removes mold (“mould”) and mildew (use BreakTheMold TM solution for extreme cases)
- Removes condensed film and residues left on the record surface from smoke, open fires, cooking and food-related fumes, and other airborne pollutants
- Removes previously-used cleaning fluid not vacuumed off properly (or not vacuumed at all !), and residues that other cleaning devices may leave behind
- Loosens and removes most mineral and other hardened deposits such as those left from previous incorrect use of tap water
- Removes ‘clicks’, ‘pops’ and other surface noise (except scratches, particle holes and other physical disc defects)- Self cleaning: Keith Monks discOvery™ is not only the best solution for cleaning your records - while you’re cleaning them it also automatically helps clean and maintain your Machine at the same time ! All versions have proven excellent at cleaning the metal, plastic and rubber parts used throughout the Keith Monks RCM’s fluid and vacuum suction systems. It may also be used without cleaning a disc for this purpose: several applications will help clean out and restore old or badly soiled parts of the system, and hardened deposits where tap water may previously have been incorrectly used.
- Achieves all the above results using only ‘planet friendly’ ingredients – no alcohol, no artificial chemicals or additives - just pure, natural ingredients.
- Ingredients in all Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids are completely biodegradable, and supplied in the lowest carbon footprint packaging available.
Please note some of the above benefits only apply when used in conjunction with a Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine.
For serious record care, we recommend only using a ‘wet and dry’ vacuum process to remove the fluid after washing. All Keith Monks discOvery™ Natural Precision Record Cleaning Solutions work best on a Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine - ‘naturally’.
Keith Monks. “Making records sound better since 1969.”
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