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Nagaoka Dust Roller...Best or Worst Thing Ever?

I have a roller made by Nagaoka/Rotel that appears to be amazing, but I'm not sure about risks that might be related to using it. It looks kind of like a lint roller, but the surface is made from a soft tacky-feeling material that attracts dust and is washable.

It is apparently soft enough to form down into the grooves and pick up the dust in there, which it seems like it's really doing. After brushing a record, playing it, and then using the roller and playing it again, there is a definite reduction in surface noise. There's no residue left behind, and you can wash the dust off of the roller with a little soap and water to completely restore its tackiness.

NOTE: I have a normal wet/vacuum cleaning process that I use to get the deep-groove crap out, and I use a carbon-fiber brush in my regimen as well. The Nagaoka Roller is not a substitute for "real" cleaning, but it seems like it might do a really good job between cleanings.

Has anyone here ever used one of these devices?

-Dusty
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I have had my Nagaoka cleaner since the mid '80s and it still works perfectly - the squishy material on the roll is sorbathane. I do not use it for its intended purpose, however, because it leaves a film on the record. I use it for used records before subjecting my record cleaning machine's velvet slot to all the dust on newly acquired used records. I also use it to dust the acrylic platter on my TT periodically. I keep it clean by running it under hot water, then letting air dry. Do not use any detergent on it...you will end up with a lot of film on your vinyl. I didn't realize this thing was still made. Where did you get yours Dusty?

John
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The film can be seen on the flat lead-out groove area near the label. My room lights are halogen spots. I also have a goose neck incandescent over the RCM. Can be seen in most bright lighting though.
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