Extreme Phono None-Felt Mat Residue


Greetings,

I recently purchased the donut style none-felt mat for my turntable. I like the sound of it as compared to the standard felt mat--much tighter across the board.

One major problem, though, is that it leaves a residue on my LPs. I have tried cleaning the mat with regular dish soap and water, followed by a brushing with some record cleaning solution. This did help a little bit, but the residue remains. I have tried to remove the residue from my LPs with a regular vacuum cleaning, but it hasn't worked. (I'll have to take the plunge and purchse the miracle record cleaner, I think...) So, my question is: how can I prevent the mat from leaving this residue on my LPs? Is there a better way to clean the mat?

I should note that I have been leaving my LPs on the turntable and mat for longer than is required to listen to them, and this appears to make a difference to what residue is left on them when I remove them. Still, short of always returning them to the sleeve, what can I do to prevent this problem?

-dan
episteme
FOLKS...

I'm from "Terra Santa"... Israel, and with my ProJect 6.9 I'm using the UK made Ringmat!
Superb sound, and always CLEAN records...!

Cheers...

ALEX
I have the same problem. Gotta throw in a word here so I can follow this. I can't believe I never saw this before. Guess I've been playing the same side too often.
I had the same problem too. I love the sound of the mat. I've been using Gruv Glide for over 20 years and had great results so I thought I would try it on the new CCR 180gr collection.

First untreated. I did get some of the residue the others have mentioned, and I have seen.

Next I treated with Gruv Glide and there was virtually no residue. I think their anti-stat in the treatment prevents the crud from sticking. Just a guess..

Hope this helps, happy listening!
Have the same experience. Play a side, remove the LP and can see the
residue marks....but they seem to evaporate fairly quickly. Have left an LP on 'table over night and those remained. I need to go back and see if they have also "vanished".