Steam cleaning records 2

Stltrains, I have not yet to used NERL reagent grade water,but it has been related that the actual differences between Industrial Certified Water Products vs. NERL water is not as significant as may be believed. NERL meets certian Government Standards, Peak Battery Water meets certian Industry Standards,I add at a significant reduction in price. What I'm suggesting is that either is quite acceptable with or without the potental hype , until scientifically disclamed. All the very best, Charlie

Crem like components and must other items related to audio the choices are abound. I dont have to tell you how much of a job it is to get all needed out and ready to clean your new/used lps, thats why i wait till i have 20 or more. Yes NERL is more cash but for my time and ears worth the money.
Have a good one
Mike

Thanks Mike. Whenever you have the time, please pick up a copy of Jim Smith's "Get Better Sound", a great read. Enjoy the 1st evening of Spring. Charlie

I've got it a good read I talked to Jim about his book several months ago. Same here Charlie its flowers in full bloom and pollen deluxe down here is south Louisiana now. Spring is slowly creeping north. Have a good one
Mike

Hi fellow steam cleaners. I bought a perfection steamer last year and have been using it in conjunction with a GEM dandy. I also do a final dry with the vpi machine. That gets any residue left from the rinse cycle and I don't have to wait for records to dry in the dish rack. Here's my process:

Spray cleaner onto record.
Rinse in sink with spray attachment.
Steam once or twice.
Dry on vpi.

Comments? I think this process works best. The final vacuum/dry phase on the vpi gets out the deepest crud which might be left.