Stylus cleaners

“l’m also kind of freaked out by the amount of dust particles that accumulate on my records just while playing”

@knownothing 

While you can’t eliminate 100% dust particles, using a high MPR 1900 and MERV 13 rated filters in your AC / Furnace system will help pull and capture most of the air borne microparticles. 

You can also run a smaller filter in the listening room when not spinning vinyl. I think our is a Winex and has a sensor to prompt filter changes. Both of my main systems live in salt fog / wind driven sand environments… such is life…

I think my North system light is a reliable, South is my tried n true LiL lite gooseneck - good enough for my portable recording rack… all these lights greatly benefit from a decent linear power supply…,

all these lights greatly benefit from a decent linear power supply…,
 

@tomic601 I am sure some will laugh at this statement but the SMPS these lights come with, when plugged into the same AC line with your components, can pollute power and negatively impact the sound of your system. If your system, room and ears are well tuned for you to be able to hear it. 
 

@knownothing not a chance we can eliminate dust. All we can do is minimize it. 
As to stylus cleaner…I know my MoFi LP9 is probably less than ideal as it contains some alcohol, but I can tell you the difference after cleaning the stylus with it is dramatic. I am looking forward to trying LAST stylus cleaner and Stylast treatment. Supposed to be safe. But don’t take my word for it….

For sure… clearly audible even in my low resolution system… tips n tricks:

banish SMPS on the clean analog leg of your panel

iF possible replace w LPS, failing that create a dedicated homerun line to dirty leg and put at least a Furman 15 on it .better yet LPs plus power conditioning 

as always YMMV just like your ears may vary.,,

A good ten years ago I started using the small gel pads that are used to a "tune" a snare drum to clean my stylus.  The pads are commonly placed in critical spots on the snare drum head to achieve a balanced pitch everywhere on the head.  They are very inexpensive, costing much less than the same item designated specifically for phono cartridge use.  It works great and removes accumulated grunge with little to no effort.  Simply place the stylus on the pad, let it set for a minute and then remove the stylus.  They can be washed with water to rejuvenate them.