For more caked on dirt or smaller stuff the magic eraser is a really good option and i ve used it on several styli with good results.
Magic eraser vinyl stylus.
Record cleaning with mr clean magic eraser.
Gently lower the stylus onto the magic eraser using the cue lever.
Repeat if stylus is very dirty.
It works very well and is totally safe providing you follow the wise advice of audiofeline and never drag the needle across the magic eraser.
Clean magic eraser to clean the stylus.
Then gently lower the stylus onto the eraser and repeat until the stylus stops leaving residue behind.
Can someone explain the procedure of using mr.
This method has been discussed countless.
Spray a bit of record cleaner on the surface of the magic eraser.
I assume it should be used dry.
I use the brush that came with my dv cartridge very carefully and if i m intoxicated i just play the record.
The magic eraser the stylus cleaner.
Can leave some small fibers behind on the stylus easily remedied with use of the onzow zerodust after you clean your stulus treat yourself to some new vinyl.
That can t be good.
Easy to do and only takes a few seconds before each play.
Stylus cleaning like magic.
Next place that square on either the plinth or the platter anywhere that the tonearm can easily reach.
For the money you can t beat it.
Using the magic eraser with the sl 10 tonearm in the lid is tricky and induces the chill fear of the proverbial cleaning utensil vs cantilever stylus faceoff.
I use this method.
After a period of playtime even with dust lid closed and a swipe of the d4 loaded with homebrew fluid on every lp.
Pro s and con s of using a magic eraser to clean your stylus.
Record cleaning with mr clean magic eraser.
All you need is a little strip or cube.
Jonathon carr of lyra explains that heat and friction from the stylus vinyl interface leave a layer of vinyl molecules and probably other contaminants bonded to the stylus after each side.
Suppose those magic eraser fibers land on your vinyl record after you stroked your stylus and you then dust the album with a brush.
This short video shows how to thoroughly clean the stylus of your turntable by just using a household magic eraser.
If you re really into saving money just buy some off brand melamine foam.
I just picked up a small box and the stuff looks like smooth pieces of foam rubber and each section is about 1 thick about 2 wide by 6 long.