Stylus cleaners

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. 

With all this talk about LAST, I remembered that I have their record treatment. It’s been a while since I used it and in general I can’t say I’m a fan but I picked a noisy pressing, washed it and treated it with LAST. It definitely quiets down the noise slightly and sound is a bit fuller. I should try their stylus cleaner.