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Can anyone suggest a good stylus cleaner? (self.vinyl)

submitted ago by scootalicious

Do I really need one? Should I get a wet or dry system, and what is a good one?

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[–]rps5000 10 points11 points ago

Get a pack of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers which can be found at nearly any grocery store. Then cut a sliver off one and use that to clean your stylus. Lots of people suggest putting the sliver below the stylus and lowering the needle, but I have found that gently raising the Magic Eraser to the stylus will remove any gunk like a magnet.

[–]squarezero 5 points6 points ago

I second this. I just want to add to one thing. When you lower the stylus down onto the piece of magic eraser, do not move side to side. Just gently up and down. The stylus is very delicate and moving it sideways could snap it.

[–]sewslow 0 points1 point ago

If my turntable can automatically lower and raise my arm and stylus, would you recommend doing that with the magic eraser?

[–]squarezero 0 points1 point ago

It may work, but I suggest lowering manually if possible.

[–]yeknom02 0 points1 point ago

I just bought a pack this morning to try it out. Will I notice any dirt on it, or will I just have to trust that it's working?

[–]squarezero 0 points1 point ago

Dust and lent tend to be closer to a light gray color than black, so it may be hard to see. I say just trust it, hopefully your ears will be able to tell a difference though =)

[–]Space_Bear 1 point2 points ago

This guy and the guy before know what is up. Listen to them.

[–]scootalicious[S] 0 points1 point ago

Sounds like magic eraser is the way to go. I'm going to pick some up right now. Thanks guys you're all awesome.

[–]TechnicsSL 3 points4 points ago

I've always used a little piece of magic eraser.

[–]cheoperative 4 points5 points ago

Magic Eraser! Try it NOW! :)

[–]butter404 0 points1 point ago

I use a q-tip with rubbing alcohol on it.

[–]tomsdubs 3 points4 points ago

Magic eraser, reads the guides on internet/youtube.

[–]rememberaday 1 point2 points ago

Stylus cleaning is definitely recommended. My stylus doesn't really get dirty because my cartridge has a built in brush and I clean my records with a Spin Clean and an anti-static brush, but when it does I just carefully use the brush that the cartridge came with.

As far as cleaning kits go, I've heard great things about the Onzow Zerodust, but I personally don't own it so I can't comment on it.

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