Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Dan : Support like yours confirms what I suspect to be a fact; Steam Cleaning is equal to , if not superior to, Record Cleaning Machines (RCM) & dispeles the fable that collectors must expend huge sums on cleaning toys to enjoy music.

Steam Cleaning gives the LP collector options in the selection of record cleaning fluids and experience if fluid A is actually worth the effort over fluid B.

Should you already own a RCM ( as I) "Great", use its features to enhanse record cleaning. If not, no problem Steaming can do it all for you.

Readers: A trip to Walgreens revealed that they continue to offer a $10 rebate on the Perfection Steamer($20). For those of you that have not "steamed" but want to, please buy before the rebate offer is over.

Crem1: Is the Perfection product that you are using called a steam cleaner? Does it look like a teapot with a long nozzle?

I almost pulled the trigger on a VPI 16.5, but now I think I'll try the steamer with a DIY vacuum. I can't wait to try it!!

Minkwelder : Correct. The product is red in color and does resemble a "a teapot". Should you already own a steam cleaner, use it as long as the product is in working order. Please be mindful that a good water source is a must. I use Peak Battery Water sold nationally @ Pep Boys for $3-4 per Gal. Any "Q's" feel free to email me. All the best. Charlie

You people are driving me nuts!

I just bought a handheld steamer based upon this thread. I found an old junked TT at the kerb this week, stripped off/out everything except the platter, motor and mat. With the garment steaming brush attachment and microfibre cloths, I reckon I will have an excellent vinyl cleaning solution.

I would like to DIY record cleaning fluid but I cannot seem to find a surfacant, ie., Triton X-114, Monolan 2000 here in AU (Sydney).

Is there anyone in this forum from DownUnder that knows where I can find it in small quantities?

Thanks and regards,

Jan