What is the best way to clean Vinyl?

Hey, is it possible that the Spin Clean is causing static?

I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere, and it might be my experience.  I'm still testing it out though.

For those suffering from static on your LP’s: I enthusiastically recommend the Furutech DeStat III. I for years suffered with the Zerostat (I still have my original pre-Milty), then discovered the much better (far less "fussy") Nagaoka Kilavolt No. 103, which I used for 25 years (a quarter century?! Time flies when you’re having fun ;-) .

Furutech introduced the original DeStat years ago, but it wasn’t until the "III" version was introduced that I desired and acquired (look out Dylan ;-) one. I had reservations about the design of the I and II. The DeStat III? Fan-f*cking-tastic! Very easy to use, and VERY effective at killing static on PVC (LP’s are NOT made of vinyl). The DeStat III is, unfortunately, not cheap. It retails for $390, and sells for that price down into the low-to-mid $300's. I waited until one came up on eBay, somehow getting mine (new) for $200. I’m a patient guy, and a cheapskate ;-) .

Consumer alert:

For those apprehensive about ordering a product with a less than perfect reputation for reliability from a Hong Kong company such as Humminguru (understandable imo), that ultrasonic cleaner is now available on Amazon. $499 (free shipping, of course) for the machine and the optional adapters for 7" and 10" discs.

I don't know what the warranty is like, but if you buy on Amazon you can at least immediately return the HG hassle-free if it arrives DOA. If I had $500 to spend on a single cleaning method, I believe I'd go for the HG.

I found this online:

Does Spin-Clean damage records?

I've cleaned about a thousand records with my Spin-Clean, and I haven't had a problem with any residue or greasy coating, but I DID have a problem with increased crackle that got better after a play or two. It was most noticeable on new records, as they are generally very quiet to begin with.

I"m debating whether or not to return the  Spin Clean and maybe getting the HG or something else.