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Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

It has happened again. Major tweak and record provider has available a steam cleaner made especially for records. Anybody try steam for cleaning lp’s? What were your results? Since a unit can be had for about $20 at Target, 15% of what the tweak provider is charging, is it worth a try?.
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sanlanman
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Leadfeathers, you were right! I went by the local Walgreens (SC)on 8-8-08 and the Perfection Steamer was tagged $29.95 less $10.00 rebate. I took one to the register and asked them to scan it. When it scanned $12.99 I bought TWO of them!
crem1
672 posts
 
That's too good to pass up. I'll check with my local Walgreens (MD) tomorrow.
jj2468
280 posts
 
How are you protecting your record labels from the steam?
crem1
672 posts
 
I use circular jar openers , S&L and Bank give-aways. Work perfectly every time.
sonofjim
557 posts
 
Jj24688
I'm not covering my labels at all(as in the video by Stltrains on u-tube) Provided you don't steam directly on them and blot them off with a soft cloth right away when done I'm not sure there's really much of an issue. I have yet to damage one.
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