Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Follow-up: I have the parts but no time yet to construct a "Gem-type" record cleaner. FYI, Michael Fremer did a review of a Merrill Gem (Stereophile 9/08) :) Fremer mentioned his GEM leaked water onto the record lables . I have an idea on how to resolve that problem.

This fall I plan to open a new thread on the results of specialized bacteria products I will be use to scour LP groves (hopefully) to a pristine condition. Its going to be a "Shoot-Out" of two bacteria products I selected that just might be the ultimate accessory for the fantic that demands perfection from LPs. I have posted before on bacteria . This time I will have a couple products on hand to compaire as a complement to Steam Cleaning.

One last mention, Mikey F. said he is to review a computer program to assist in turntable set-up, let's hope so for all of us.

Guys, thanks for the steam clean ideas. My payback. It is now at Walgreens at $13.95 including tax(with a $17 rebate).

Friends, Buy them while they are available.

FYI: Walgreens (in MD); the "Perfection Steam Cleaner" is currently priced @ $20 w/ $10 rebate from in-store coupon booklet.

I haven't tried steaming again yet, but I think my problem was I simply too close to the vinyl (maybe 2").

What I couldn't tell from the YouTube video was how Stltrains covered the entire record surface. Do you start with the inside for one revolution, then move slightly adjacent for another revolution etc? I know you only cleaned for about 7 seconds, but curious what your 'coverage' technique was...