Vinyl record cleaning with steam

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

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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

Does this work because the steam acts like a super ultra fine mist?

Steam is hot but I figure you know what you're doing and aren't heating the vinyl to the point warping:)

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

hey dog and thanks for responding. i dont recommend using other than designed cleaning fluids on vinyl lps. if you give my method a try you might find those old records will play quiet and sound better. vinyl playback is a labor of love and a commitment of time and some good old fashioned work. the payoff is the best in sound. analog vinyl playback beats the pants off of digital playback. good luck and enjoy the music. mike

I think your method is the best but i dont think the cost and benefit add up. I will spend the 5 bucks on the small bottle of fluid and try it for a few records to see though,

I believe your investment for vinyl record cleaning fluid is a good choice. By following the instructions you will get good results if the records or not to bad off grime wise. Good luck and enjoy the music. Mike