The use of any alternate brush before the vacuum process would be counter-productive.
The (fact?) that your platter is acrylic, is of no small consequence!
Another inexpensive method would be to buy a steamer. (Around $40.00). Use a good fluid, let air dry then compare! I'm all about trying out for your self. This would involve some time & effort, but seeing how you're into vinyl, this comes with the territory.
( My memory of the Zerostat is you have to use it according to specific directions)
My Mapleshade trounced my Zerostat and is less expensive to boot!
In a perfect world, one should be able to clean their records then immediately play them. This is another reason why I like my method. There is no substitute for steaming. None!
The (fact?) that your platter is acrylic, is of no small consequence!
Another inexpensive method would be to buy a steamer. (Around $40.00). Use a good fluid, let air dry then compare! I'm all about trying out for your self. This would involve some time & effort, but seeing how you're into vinyl, this comes with the territory.
( My memory of the Zerostat is you have to use it according to specific directions)
My Mapleshade trounced my Zerostat and is less expensive to boot!
In a perfect world, one should be able to clean their records then immediately play them. This is another reason why I like my method. There is no substitute for steaming. None!