Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

I contacted a dealer of Aqua Feser products to ask if he sold Aqua Feser Ultra Pure water (used in computer cooling systems). He said he did not because he couldn't justify asking his customers to pay a significant mark-up for distilled water that could be purchased in grocery stores.

I found his reply refreshing.

Concerning the Perfection steamer, it has a pronounced chemical smell during the steaming process, so I question the advantage of fancy ultra pure water beyond standard distilled water since the chemical smell must surely indicate impurities of some sort, albeit microscopic, are contaminating the water.

Regardless, I continue to use the steamer, as I believe it results in a cleaner LP.

Tvad : I presume you are using the hose attachment. I recommend the Perfection devoid of all attachments : It produces a oblonged steam cloud I find to be very good at laying a base of pressured steam into the groves. I have been told that putting the allachments into a dishwashers' top tier for a quick wash with a short drying time (montored)reduces the "plastic smell" . The use of attachments does enhanse the possibility of splurts and splaches(condensation in hoses and attachments). All the best.

I'm using the 6" conical attachment with the 90 degree spout as demonstrated by Stltrains in his You Tube video. That arrangement works best for me. No splatters the last two go-rounds.

Ok...So far ... But what of the chemicals creating the "smell"? Those chemicals are being leeched than deposited in small quanities on the LP. Do as you like , in 3 or 5 years should you find a brittleness in the steamed LPs be forwarned. I have been doing this work for far longer than anyone elese. To expect the same results the steaming must be duplicated . Your email has convinced me that I must produce a DVD and put a short spot on You Tube. Don't expect it tomorrow but soon. Its not my responsibilty to accept anothers judgement that could have far reaching conequences to their LP collection. Do you think I haven't applied Steam Cleaning with a hose and understood the potential consequences years ago. Say what you will, I am always looking in the tall grass not only for elephants but the mice... I worry about the repercussions before I recommend. All the best.

If I'm not mistaken, Crem1, you use the 6" conical "spout" that is shown on the box, yes? So, the only difference between what you use and what I use is the 3" right angle attachment at the end of the spout?

Do I understand this correctly?