for me it all depends on how cruddy the record is. i use a perfection and depending on condition from 4 to no closer than 2 inches. i haven't harmed a vinyl record using steam. i would not clean my records any other way.
Shark Super steamer distance while steaming record
Hi, I just replaced my garment steamer with a Shark supersteamer. It is the 1000w continuous steamer with the angled attachment. I was wonder how close Shark owners are holding the spout from their records. I had one record that had slight streak sections which were not as black as the rest of the record, due to the uncontrolled steam disbursement of the garment steamer. I cleaned the record with the Shark a few times, going a bit closer to the record each time. It wasn't until I got to about 1" away, that the streaks were removed.
I obviously don't want to ruin any records, but I don't want to waste my time by not steaming them closer enough for the best results. I have read ( I can't remember the brand of steamer) that some guys recommend 3/4" and others 4-6"
Is 1" too close? What do you do?
Mike
I obviously don't want to ruin any records, but I don't want to waste my time by not steaming them closer enough for the best results. I have read ( I can't remember the brand of steamer) that some guys recommend 3/4" and others 4-6"
Is 1" too close? What do you do?
Mike