Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Mapleshade Steamer for $45

Ebay Steamer

I put this over at the VinylAsylum but figured I'd put it here too. You can get the exact steamer Mapleshade sells for $150 on E-Bay for $45. I've ordered one and look forward to trying it out.

No affiliation with the e-bay seller, btw.

Mapleshade does not just sell a steamer for $150. They sell a kit for $150 which includes a steamer unit with additional propietary cleaning fluids, mat and cloths.

PHONOPHILE DEEP-CLEANING SYSTEM

1) The highest capacity hand steamer with the best spray pattern we’ve tested;

2) Mapleshade’s proprietary Deep Rinse Additive for the steamer, enough for 500 LPs;

3) super-effective Scuzzbuster Pre-Cleaner, developed by Mapleshade and more powerful than any other record cleaner in safely removing age-hardened residues, oily films and silicone mold compounds from 50 year old records and from new ones (treats 250 records);

4) the deepest-reach, softest microfiber cleaning block and drying cloths on the market (1 block, 2 cloths per kit) to gently lift the steam-loosened scuzz and grit out of the bottom of the groove;

5) a soft, absorbent, 17"x 27" terry cloth as a protective pad under the LP.

Do the steam cleaners make as much noise as the vacuum pumps on the typical record cleaners (like the nitty gritty, vpi, etc)?

Is there a model that is effective and quiet?
Jeff

no but there is a little sound from the steam.

FYI: Wal-Mart has sold the exact steamer as Mapleshade for $34.00 on the internet, delivery is free to the nearest store near you.

Maczurak: Earlier in this thread it has been outlined where to purchase the similar-type , cloths and DIY additives to be painted on the record but never put inside the heating chamber. The specific reasons have been outlined. There is nothing unacceptable in regard to giving Mapleshade $150 or you can DIY for less far less. As for all the hype on his special liquids , no problem spend the money or use alternatives. Its all up to you. All the best.