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Zerostat? Any Other Good Options?

This ever happen to you? I was using a micro-cloth to get some visible dust of some records only to find that the static in the vinyl was so bad that dust, dog hair, etc, was literally floating up and sticking to the underside of the record while I was dusting the top. Might be time to address the static thing. Especially with it being winter and extraordinarily dry in the house.

I'm familiar with the zerostat gun, and folks seem to like them, but I also think for what you are getting they are very pricey. Does anyone have any other static solutions that they like and/or does anyone have any thoughts on the zerostat gun?
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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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