Dealing with Static on LP palyback

As to the point of the statement about the charge migrating from one side of the LP to the other, we both ought to go and read the original text of the Shure paper.  It is on line.

Thanks for all the info.  I'm sure products in the $2000+ range work perfectly, but I would put that amount of money into a new tonearm first.  I'll check out Grove Glide and a carbon fiber tonearm brush and report back here..  

Just don’t confuse Gruv Glide with Groove Lube, which is a very different product. 

@spatialking I haven't read through this entire thread.  So, if this has been addressed by others, my apologies.

First things first.  Are all the electrical connections in good order (cart leads; TT wires; etc.)?

Secondly, Have you got your records stored in good quality anti-static sleeves (e.g.  MoFi inner & outer sleeves)?

Thirdly, what is your TT sitting on?

Fourthly, is your TT next to any piece of equipment that generates a high level of EMI (electromagnetic interference - e.g.  satellite TV receiver(s)?

Fifthly, I know there are those who think playing records with a dust cover in place is the spawn of Satan.  However, provided everything is set up properly and you have a good TT, properly fitting & substantial dust cover, etc., I haven't noticed any difference in sound quality with the dust cover closed.  As such, I would never play records without the dust cover down.  Dust is the enemy!

Lastly, do you have an use a record washing system?

Dust, such as it is present in a typical listening room, is the enemy of what? Considering that the LP is exposed for about 20 minutes per side.