Vinyl record cleaning with steam

so could you use this method
to also fix a warped record

@rlara92 hey no you cant fix a warped lp by steaming it sorry to say.

I just got a VPI 16.5 to pair with my McCulloch steamer -- I just use a regular Hunt EDA dry brush for the initial dust removal phase. It helps preserve the life of the vacuum tube if you're like me and only have one (so far).

Do you not use a label protector? I found it hard to not get the label wet when steaming the inner grooves, and using my usual dessert dish was challenging because it moves around too much while steaming/scrubbing. :)

bogglor initially i did the very same thing with a hunt brush. I ve experimented with various ways of getting the front line dirt and dust off the records surface before scrubbing. I highly recommend making a pass steaming the lp and vacuuming first.
i hardly get any water on my labels. you can get a wide mouthed tumbler to cover the label for protection. you dont need to steam the dead wax.
i bought another vac tube from VPI and use it for my final rinse.
good luck and thanks for posting.

Great ! thanks

Hello ecandle glad that this helped you get better sound from your vinyl records. Like i mentioned in the intro one of the best improvements to this video is making that pass with the steamer before scrubbing and vacuuming do this as a first step it gets all of the dust and small practicals off the record before you scrub them in. Thanks for the kind words Mike

I just added a few things that has improved the process read the opening intro above. Mike

@stltrains

Hi Mike, can you tell me what brand that steamer you used in the video? Do most hand held steamer have that angle nozzle? Thanks Mike!

Hello and thanks for posting the steamer is a Perfection and its not available any longer. If theres a Walgreens or Wal Mart in your area theres similar models that will do the job. I believe the model that Walgreens sells has the same nozzle. Which is the perfect attachment for aiming the steam spray. Good luck and let us know your results. Mike

SirFoggy yes the fine hot steam penetrates to the bottom of the records grooves which helps remove debris. Along with brushing and vacuuming up the residue and adding a good rinse cycle delivers a quiet great sounding vinyl lp. Only some manufactures records warp slightly during the steaming of the outside of the lp before you reach the inner grooves all warping is gone. I ve steam cleaned a lot of records and not one has been harmed. Good luck and enjoy the music. Mike