Jonathon carr of lyra explains that heat and friction from the stylus vinyl interface leave a layer of vinyl molecules and probably other contaminants bonded to the stylus after each side.
Magic eraser vinyl stylus.
Spray a bit of record cleaner on the surface of the magic eraser.
For the money you can t beat it.
All you need is a mr.
Pro s and con s of using a magic eraser to clean your stylus.
This short video shows how to thoroughly clean the stylus of your turntable by just using a household magic eraser.
Easy to do and only takes a few seconds before each play.
Suppose those magic eraser fibers land on your vinyl record after you stroked your stylus and you then dust the album with a brush.
I use the brush that came with my dv cartridge very carefully and if i m intoxicated i just play the record.
This method has been discussed countless.
That can t be good.
Start by cutting off a 2 square.
Can someone explain the procedure of using mr.
Next place that square on either the plinth or the platter anywhere that the tonearm can easily reach.
I just picked up a small box and the stuff looks like smooth pieces of foam rubber and each section is about 1 thick about 2 wide by 6 long.
Record cleaning with mr clean magic eraser.
It works very well and is totally safe providing you follow the wise advice of audiofeline and never drag the needle across the magic eraser.
Clean magic eraser to clean the stylus.
For more caked on dirt or smaller stuff the magic eraser is a really good option and i ve used it on several styli with good results.
If you re really into saving money just buy some off brand melamine foam.
I use this method.
After a period of playtime even with dust lid closed and a swipe of the d4 loaded with homebrew fluid on every lp.
Gently lower the stylus onto the magic eraser using the cue lever.
Record cleaning with mr clean magic eraser.
Using the magic eraser with the sl 10 tonearm in the lid is tricky and induces the chill fear of the proverbial cleaning utensil vs cantilever stylus faceoff.
Repeat if stylus is very dirty.
Clean magic eraser which can be found at just about any hardware store.
Can leave some small fibers behind on the stylus easily remedied with use of the onzow zerodust after you clean your stulus treat yourself to some new vinyl.
I assume it should be used dry.
Then gently lower the stylus onto the eraser and repeat until the stylus stops leaving residue behind.