Stylus cleaners

@macg19 I have been using LP9 on two cartridges and knock on wood had no issues. I will call Musical Surroundings and see what they say. But in my experience it works just fine. It’s possible Hana ML uses adhesive that doesn’t get harmed by alcohol. I’ll double check with the distributor. 

I'm using an old Discwasher SC-1 stylus brush with drop of distilled water applied before use. Has never failed me or caused a bent stylus or a lost tip.

I used to much LYRA SPT on a Hana SH & the diamond fell off. I was listening to some 45 RPMs & didn't wait the 10 sec. ( I read that after). Always read the directions first.

I use Last Stylus cleaner & Stylast Stylus treatment, works great. I've used it since the early 80s. I just brush also but the Last Stylus cleaner gets it really clean. I still use the Hana, it was rebuilt by Soundsmith.

Like @Tablejockey posted, Peter Leaderman from Soundsmith told me to form about a 1" column of Blue Tak ( a removeable poster holder) and stick it on a quarter. I keep it between tt plater and tone arm. Just dip stylus down on it a few times before each play. Seems to work fine and very low cost.

I mean no disrespect and I am sure PL knows what he’s talking about but I will not be using blue tak to clean the stylus on my cartridge.