With a dry brush, like the one in Vinyl Buddy’s Ultimate 5-Piece Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit ($22), gently sweep from back to front—never side to side or back-and-forth, which can damage the stylus.

It’s one of the best ways to support an artist you care about. [Related: The best turntables under $500 (and one that isn’t)] Now, this also benefits artists who are already making a lot of money.