Static Build Up On Record Surface


I have a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine. When I use the standard VPI record cleaning fluid to clean my newly acquired records, I notice an excessive amount of static build up on the record surfaces when the newly cleaned records are played.

VPI owners, is this normal or am I doing something wrong in the cleaning process?
etbaby

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Thanks for the suggestions.
I live in Sacramento , Ca. and the climate is very dry.

When I remove the vpi cleaning fluid from the record surface I allow 1 rotatation of the platter before I shut down the motor. This completely removes the fluid but, this allows about an additional 1/2 rotation of the platter before the record cleaning machine comes to a halt and the vacuum tube lifts, Is this to much?

I have tried an ESD grounding strap to decrease the potential static build up. This seem to help somewhat but... it still does not solve the problem. Is there a grounding strap that is available that will enable me to ground myself to the earth ground of my home wiring?