Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?

I don't want to downplay peoples concerns over lead but I think this is another fear possibly being blown out of proportion. Did you know that the same warning is posted on the little Christmas lights most of us hang on our trees.(also made in China) The recommendation to wash your hands following use should be adequate to protect from any slight dander this may pose. The situation is more serious in the children's toys we've all heard about recently because kids often have their fingers in their mouths while playing with the same toys. Walgreen's wouldn't unload a dangerous product at reduced prices and risk class action law suite. They would issue a recall if they thought it was warranted. Until this happens I'll continue using my Perfection steamer unless something more effective is found.
I agree that for some time now this thread has been seeming to take a somewhat paranoid or delusional turn. I've occasionally questioned my own state of mind for participating as well. I would urge all to refrain from personal attacks on any one person's sanity though. I have yet to meet anyone who couldn't be considered crazy in some way. We all spend our spare time obsessing over records after all.

I have been looking for lead in my power cord for years. (Sorry, that was just too easy).
I am sending this link to Larry David.
This is one of the most bizarre/funny threads that I have ever read. I can not wait to log on everyday. What a script, what characters! Priceless.

I'm going to try and return mine to Walgreens today.

Lead content, prominently displayed on the package. I had wondered why no one had mentioned this fact until recently. That's exactly why I avoided the Perfection steamer and purchased the Steamfast SF275. Better build quality and with UL and the Good Housekeeping seals of approval. Plus, I think blue looks a lot nicer than red, FWIW.

I agree that this thread currently has no peer as to useful information and entertainment value. I've had my best results ever using steam as a cleaning method (thanks, Crem!). However, since I have no plan to chew on the power cord of my Perfection steamer (lead exposure pathways are primarily inhalation and ingestion, not dermal contact), I think I'll just hold onto it for now.

Don