Steam cleaning records 2

Ericjcabrera,
For the price of your hair drier, or less, you could get a Perfection steamer from Walgreen's. I'm sure your method works too but the steam should be purer reguardless of what water source you use and steam will penetrate the groves even more than hot water will. It might be worth a try. Of course, there have been recent concerns over lead warnings on the Perfection steamer(mostly in the power cord?) but if you live in the modern industrialized world like the rest of us, I suspect this is the least of your worries.

There are 2 ways to resolve this lead "problem".

1)Just replace the powercord.
2) Lop off the connector, cover the whole thing with techflex using a zip tie to hold it at the steamer end. Then put a new connector on (use a Furutech or Oyiade - it will sound better) running the techflex into the strain relief. Now you have a cord that is safer, just don't chew on it!

Or you can just ignore it.

Has the issue of mold and bacteria growing in the steamer and accessories been addressed by anyone here?

If so, how?

This possibility was recently brought to my attention, and it seems valid.

My Perfection steamer box does not say anything about containing lead. Maybe it only has to say it in certain states? Anyway I'll continue to use it. At my age something else will probably get me first.

08-25-08: Deaf_j
My Perfection steamer box does not say anything about containing lead. Maybe it only has to say it in certain states?

Look on the bottom of the box. That's where the warning label was on mine, which was purchased in California.

Perhaps your state does not have a law requiring the disclosure.