Zerostat? Any Other Good Options?

Start by using compressed air (Dust-Off) to quickly blow the big stuff off both sides of the record and place it immediately on the platter.
Then use a carbon fiber brush. Best is the Decca 2+2. It has two rows of brushes in two lengths (2 + 2) But here is the BIG SECRET to using carbon fiber brushes: either YOU or the BRUSH has to be GROUNDED!! Well duh! The static has to have someplace to go, doesn't it!?

Either you can attach a flexible length of hookup wire or lightswitch pullchain from the metal handle of the brush to a grounding point (on your preamp or wall outlet is good), OR while you brush the record with one hand, you can touch a grounded chassis or control knob with your other hand. Works like a charm even in the dryest weather ;-)
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I use a carbon fiber brush with the disk on the platter to get off any big "chunks" that might scratch, then I use the micro fiber cloth and finish with the ZeroStat.

Save up and get a ZS or look for a used one.

Dave

I'm trying the Mapleshade Iconoclast. It does work well on CDs. Does any one know which is better Iconoclast or Zerostat. Iconoclast is far cheaper at about $35.00. Go to Mapleshade.com.

Of course, M'shade claims it is better than the Zerostat. I haven't compared them myself. I do use the Iconolast as well as the much more expensive and different Walker Talisman.

Dealer disclosure.

I understand that the Talisman is not needed when you use the Mapleshade device. I have a Mapleshade, and it works better than the Zerostat I had..I'm satisfied.

Permostat works great and you wont need to jump through hoops every time you play a record. My personal experience with mapleshade is that their claims are grossly exagerated.

I've actually found the Talisman does add an additional enhancement after using the Ionoclast. I got the Ionoclast first and since it's o inexpensive and easy to use I just use both.

What's Permostat?

Best anti-static tweak ever - a small, shallow dish of hot water on your turntable base. Never hear a static pop/click again (and its free and carefree)!

Does anyone have any experience with different levels of humidity and the amount of static as a result of the varying amounts of humidity?

Piedpiper - I "googled" Permostat...appears to be a liquid/spray type vinyl treatment to eliminate static.

Thanx Ghost. I like the hot water trick. I'll try it.

A used fabric softener sheet works wonders.