Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Bosrt: Thank you for the kind heart support and appreciation for Steam Cleaning.

B, records(new/used) cost big bucks from speciality businesses around the country. I certianly support the notion that some folks have chosen to make a living from the black orbs; good for them. But, we also prefer alternatives. Steaming turns many a Goodwill find to not only playable but on par with the higher priced goods; provided one is educated to understand the difference between a "dirty gem" and a Lp not worth a cent.

Bosrt, I don't your feelings, but I feel cheated of my money when I read critical comments printed by some Audio Mag's relating that cleaning LPs is a drag. Some writers even go farther to complain of "surface noise" from a certian cart without even making an attempt to be assured the noise isn't coming from the LP. Steam Cleaning makes a huge difference all things being equal at a very modest outlay of $$ -- Thanks for being a part of the revolution.

Readers : I recently attended a gathering of audio designer types fresh from the CES. It was expressed that I had been criticized by some industry-types in Europe stating that my advice on this Thread to use of all record cleaners from home-brew to $$$ for steam cleaning, greatly under-estimated the effectiveness of (high cost) record cleaning products and machines.

The critics reportly said I failed to appreciate facts showing some (high priced) cleaners were far more effective than steam cleaning. Not surprizing none of the critics were in attendance, but their strong comments made it across the Atlantic.

In fairness, I was reminded that some in the Record Cleaning Industry (in Europe and elesewhere) may feel threatened by me giving away a Record Cleaning Process costing thousands of Euors less that represents a threat to their market share.

Friends, I plead guilty. I plead guilty to attempting to spread a Record Cleaning Process that doesn't cost thousands and works as well or better , very much better. I plead guilty to spreading the word and not for profit. And, I believe that the more we know the better choices/options are available. Ok, where do I serve my time ? London, Berlin , Paris , Milan or Rome ? Now, that's a way to start a revolution.

I appreciate your efforts, Crem1.

The rest can twist.

Creml -
I had the opportunity to visit Berlin in Sept. '07. What a beautiful city. Really enjoyed it. To make matters even better, there's a great music shop ("Cover") on Kurfurstendamm Strasse with lots of vinyl. Unfortunately, folks there indicated they may soon lose their lease and be forced out. Suggest you serve your time in Berlin but do it soon!

Works beautifully. My vinyl looks, and sounds, so much cleaner after steaming than before. And steaming is easy. And with a RCM, it seems perfect. Don't know why anyone wouldn't want to at least try it. Unless they're afraid of damage to the vinyl.
No damage here. Just very, very quiet vinyl.

Thanks Crem1.