Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

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.

Creml -
I had the opportunity to visit Berlin in Sept. '07. What a beautiful city. Really enjoyed it. To make matters even better, there's a great music shop ("Cover") on Kurfurstendamm Strasse with lots of vinyl. Unfortunately, folks there indicated they may soon lose their lease and be forced out. Suggest you serve your time in Berlin but do it soon!

Works beautifully. My vinyl looks, and sounds, so much cleaner after steaming than before. And steaming is easy. And with a RCM, it seems perfect. Don't know why anyone wouldn't want to at least try it. Unless they're afraid of damage to the vinyl.
No damage here. Just very, very quiet vinyl.

Thanks Crem1.

Dear Steamers , Thanks , but despite the beauty of Europe I prefer to stay home to do my time. Please stay tuned and please keep doctumenting the revolution by your remarks. Steaming causes no harm as recommended , and isn't quite discs what we all want ?

Lots to offer...You could be quite surprized at the other ideas I wish to share with the Analog Community.

Enought for now , but a hint ... my relations are inventors and have been granted patients ... thinking / inventing is a part of what we (I) do. This is normal for us but I am certianly the exception in many ways.

Thanks to all who try new ideas ... Charlie