Stylus Cleaners

DaveHo
DaveHo Posts: 3,515
in 2 Channel Audio
Had a bottle of Last stylus cleaner. Lid got cracked, fluid evaporated. Also have an onzow zerodust. In the past I used the onzow frequently & the Last probably every dozen records or so. Haven't noticed any negatives to not using the Last, but then again I don't have the ability to scope the stylus. Was using both overkill? I'm not inclined to spend $29 to replace the Last. Thoughts?

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    edited August 2019
    I recently purchased the zerodust cleaner as well. So far so good.

    I would assume you'd be good with just the zerodust, no need to double up on methods.

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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited August 2019
    I have used Magic Eraser with good results - just gently lower the stylus into it and lift the stylus up. Lots of info online about it and it is a good cheap alternative to other dedicated products.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,148
    Looks like it could just as easily be called MOZNO :D

    Yeah Dave, I think using both is a little excessive. FWIW, I use the Audio Technica AT607 stuff when necessary. I normally just use a dry brush between album sides, and only use the liquid cleaner when I notice something stubborn.

    Anyone know how strong that magnifying glass is on the Onzow? I use a little 40X illuminated jewelers loupe from Amazon.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    I also use the Magic Eraser with good results. As Pglbook says
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,133
    I use a drop of 90% isopropyl alcohol on my stylus brush and use it ever so cautiously on my mc stylus with it's human hair thin cantilever.
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  • BDT
    BDT Posts: 212
    edited August 2019
    I've used the same Onzow since, oh, 2006....never a problem.

    Figure the lifespan on it and the cost is negligible.

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  • Dr_Wu
    Dr_Wu Posts: 335
    I can recommend the Nagaoka Hi Clean liquid. I use it along with Magic Eraser.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,148
    Magic Eraser scares me...I've read a few horror stories. However, I have used it myself on occasion, but not in accordance with most popular online processes.
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    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    when used as directed Magic Erasers are both safe and effective.

    IME and IMO, YMMV, etc. Talk to your physician or health care professional before using this product.


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    zohasoto Posts: 7
    Getting a1 size paper are now easy with paper size companies.
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