Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Headsnappin: The Whole Foods water was recommended on a water thread below and was mentioned here. A stop at a local Medical Ctr. for a heart Defib has delayed me from going to my local Whole Foods -- That's on my do list.

Crem1: Thanks for getting back to me. I'll try out a few more lps and see what happens. I've only steamed the one lp and certainly don't consider that to be a definitive sample. I will post updates on how I do. Also, I went to the local Whole Foods store here (I live in San Jose) and they did not have the special water mentioned before. Perhaps that water is only available in some states.

At any rate, I think you've made a real contribution to Audiogon by sharing your experiences on steam cleaning. It's been a very informative thread. Please keep us posted too. Cheers!

Crem1

Hope your rhythm is better today. If A Fib, I'm sure that steals your energy.

TKS again for the great advise on cleaning.

B

Bosrt: Thank you for the kind heart support and appreciation for Steam Cleaning.

B, records(new/used) cost big bucks from speciality businesses around the country. I certianly support the notion that some folks have chosen to make a living from the black orbs; good for them. But, we also prefer alternatives. Steaming turns many a Goodwill find to not only playable but on par with the higher priced goods; provided one is educated to understand the difference between a "dirty gem" and a Lp not worth a cent.

Bosrt, I don't your feelings, but I feel cheated of my money when I read critical comments printed by some Audio Mag's relating that cleaning LPs is a drag. Some writers even go farther to complain of "surface noise" from a certian cart without even making an attempt to be assured the noise isn't coming from the LP. Steam Cleaning makes a huge difference all things being equal at a very modest outlay of $$ -- Thanks for being a part of the revolution.

Readers : I recently attended a gathering of audio designer types fresh from the CES. It was expressed that I had been criticized by some industry-types in Europe stating that my advice on this Thread to use of all record cleaners from home-brew to $$$ for steam cleaning, greatly under-estimated the effectiveness of (high cost) record cleaning products and machines.

The critics reportly said I failed to appreciate facts showing some (high priced) cleaners were far more effective than steam cleaning. Not surprizing none of the critics were in attendance, but their strong comments made it across the Atlantic.

In fairness, I was reminded that some in the Record Cleaning Industry (in Europe and elesewhere) may feel threatened by me giving away a Record Cleaning Process costing thousands of Euors less that represents a threat to their market share.

Friends, I plead guilty. I plead guilty to attempting to spread a Record Cleaning Process that doesn't cost thousands and works as well or better , very much better. I plead guilty to spreading the word and not for profit. And, I believe that the more we know the better choices/options are available. Ok, where do I serve my time ? London, Berlin , Paris , Milan or Rome ? Now, that's a way to start a revolution.