I would try to get to the source of the static. You (@fromunda) said you have hardwood floors. Are you wearing socks, long pants that chafe? I play records barefoot and it makes a big difference. Relative humidity is, as mentioned, an important factor.
I’ve had those Zerostat guns for decades, and while they do ’work’ to a degree, I’ve always tried to get to the source of the problem, rather than try to ameliorate it.
In terms of de-static devices, you can buy a bench top ionizer of the type used in chip/electronics building as a refurbished or used item for way less than the audiophile approved ones. I haven’t had to resort to that.
Also, how are your records sleeved? Pulling them in and out of a paper sleeve is likely to charge them. I resleeve in a good aftermarket inner and then don’t put the record back in the jacket, but instead in a ’pocket’ created by an aftermarket jacket sleeve-- less friction when I removed the sleeved record to play and return it after play. All these things help.
I’ve had those Zerostat guns for decades, and while they do ’work’ to a degree, I’ve always tried to get to the source of the problem, rather than try to ameliorate it.
In terms of de-static devices, you can buy a bench top ionizer of the type used in chip/electronics building as a refurbished or used item for way less than the audiophile approved ones. I haven’t had to resort to that.
Also, how are your records sleeved? Pulling them in and out of a paper sleeve is likely to charge them. I resleeve in a good aftermarket inner and then don’t put the record back in the jacket, but instead in a ’pocket’ created by an aftermarket jacket sleeve-- less friction when I removed the sleeved record to play and return it after play. All these things help.