Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Now that you mention the warping ( while steaming), I noticed that one record already warped, after steamed, dicreased its original warp. It's still warped but about 40-50% less after than before. Have anyone else noticed this?

FYI: Today I received a flyer from Walgreens indicating they are offering a $10 rebate for the Perfection hand held steam cleaner; thats $ 19.00 not bad.

On TV I did notice a hand steamer "The Monster 1200" that currently sells for $67.00 and claims to have a separate chamber for liquids that can be spritzed into the steam chamber moments before release with a head of steam. I don't know a thang other than the info commerical; the web site is only a replay of the commerical sans any details or specs. Should anybody know more please relate.

Hi all, I have been happily steaming away for for a couple of months now, and I have found other uses for steaming. You know how the Onzow Zerodust gets full of dust after awhile, and needs to be cleaned? I remove the gel bubble from the box, place it on the upside down box, and steam it clean. It comes out looking like new, and seems to return it to the very sticky condition as when new. Highly recommended! Also, works well on record cleaning brushes.
Enjoy,

Dan

Crem1, they have a page with a video clip.

http://www.monster1200.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Crem1: Checked out the Monster 1200 on the web site. Intriguing, but I think you could be more judicious with the cleaning fluids by applying them directly to the LP as you have always described. I am still going to try the Perfection first, hoping someone takes the plunge for the Monster and can report their results. I am out of work right now so discretionary $$ is at a premium. Anyone need a Storage/UNIX admin in the Twin Cities area? ;-)

For cleaning fluids, I will be trying the RRL Super Cleaner, L'Art du Son, and DD. I am also intrigued by the enzyme cleaners from AVIS and Walker but don't have any on hand. I have been using the RRL SC and LAdS fluid with good results but expect the noted improvements by adding steam. I'm also going to try without any fluid at all as one contributor says he feels the steam obviates the need for any cleaning fluids. I'll report back when I have been able to get the steamer and have cleaned some LPs. I have several good test cases that I can use as my free time has allowed me to do a lot of record cleaning lately so I can listen to these already cleaned records, steam, and re-listen. Can't wait!