Stylus cleaners

In my observations, the LAST cleaner is a very powerful & effective solvent that won’t hurt stylus glue bonds, and evaporates very quickly (no goop). I’ve never had any reservations over the years of applying it to my most expensive cartridges - including Koetsu Blue Lace Diamond and Coralstone. I also have Stylast, but never really bother using it. 

Much like the warnings some assert against Magic Eraser (also perfectly safe with PROPER use), I just think to myself "haha OK, I’d love to see a playback video of what abuse ACTUALLY occurred to cause the claimed damage / goop".

But if you’re skittish or don’t have a steady hand (always use your free hand to steady/brace the working one), then absolutely choose an easier method with more margin for error.

Someone needs to clean you mouth out with soap. @audphile1 

After using the LP #9 I think the Last Cleaner does a better job.

My Magic Brush...started using it in 1973.....

@vinylvin I’ve got about 55 hours on my new Hana Umami Blue cartridge. I’ve used the stylus cleaner and treatment twice so far. Looks like good cadence in my case. I use the Hana included stylus brush before every side though.