Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

Doak: Thank you, thank you : For years I have been wageing this battle and its not easy. Besides the invested few within the industry hating me, I have to deal with those that want to take advantage of the fact I am giving away this information for FREE. I don't ask for anything only your common sence and the hope I have given you more Audio Enjoyment. There is a point to this ... Back when audio started it was a community ... All the very best.

Best wishes to you also. ;-}

The internet has made this "community thing" possible again --- but now the community is the WORLD!!!

I've been rather heavily involved in this hobby for nearly 35 years. There's always more to learn (and unlearn) and ever more to enjoy.
Great stuff.

Steamers:

I just purchased a Perfect Steamer. It sputters quite a bit. It's tricky to get a nice steady flow of steam.

Is this normal? Is there a trick to a gentle, but steady flow of steam?

No it is defective , please return to the Walgreens for a replacement. This happens sometimes. Remember, Never use tap water , chemicals in that water can clog the steamer. Any short cut with water should affect the outcome.

Tvad i have refined my steaming using regular distilled water when cleaning and using Nerl lab grade water for a double rinse not in the steamer but by manual application.

I dont know if leaving water in the steamer after finishing your cleaning is a good idea. I poured a small amount out days later and you could see a lot of particles mixed in the water.

I have found just a slight push of the trigger gives the best coverage of a lp. You dont need to blast the lp. Apply your preferred cleaner to the lp start at the outside of the lp and work your way to the label with the steamer about 7 seconds. I use VPI 17f brushes. Steamer in one hand brush in the other. Then i vac and pass the steamer only vac again then the first Nerl rinse vac then the final Nerl rinse vac and package in a MFSL sleeve.

Hands down steaming along with your preferred method of cleaning is the best way to get the best sound and least noise from a vinyl record.

Happy vinyl play to all with your steamed cleaned records.