Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

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.

The sputtering occurred during the first use of the steamer. I was using Audio Intelligent Utra-Pure water, and I used only a half of the measuring cup's max amount. I did not leave water in the steamer as the instructions are clear about emptying it after each use.

I first vacuumed the record with an Oritek hand vac and a brush attachment reserved exclusively for cleaning records. I hand applied Audio Intelligent Step 1 using a Record Doctor brush, and then followed with Audio Intelligent Step 2 using a second RD brush. I used the steamer filled with Audio Intelligent Ultra-Pure water in lieu of the final rinse.

I do not own a record cleaning machine, nor do I intend to purchase one.

I should add that I was using the long neck attachment to avoid tipping the steamer more than 45 degrees, as is cautioned against in the manual.