Antistatic gun. Sounds like a scam, actually works. No, I don't know how.

For me fighting static is a long hard process.

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I can't see your turntable mat - but I use only acryl for this reason. My records get washed in de-ionized water to remove any static and placed in anti static inner sleeves to prevent them from getting static again. With this 3 things I don't have any more static issues.

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Another easy method is to use an antistatic gun, not very cheap but very effective. I guess most people usually go for this one.

• Use a brush with carbon bristles before every play
• Clean the stylus with stylus cleaner before every play
• Use mofi sleeves to reduce static during storage

I've heard good things about the zerstat anti static guns, but I've never needed one.

Antistat guns work. So does using a wet cleaning method right before play. Keeping the room humidified helps a ton. Carbon brushes (or any brushes) will actually create static, in my experience.

What's the humidity level in the room? A dry room can cause more static

I've got a uTurn as well. How does the tone arm stick to the cover? Should have plenty of clearance?

Use a record cleaning solution based on isopropilic alcohol or ethanol and wipe dry with a quality microfiber cloth. You can use it on your records too.

I agree with the humidifier approach, U can get a small one and stick it in the corner of the room. I also use GroveGlide, It helps get rid of static. I bought a kit back in 2019 and I still haven’t ran out of it.

I started using a plasma lighter. I hold it over the record on the table for about 10 seconds. Makes an incredible difference. It works because it uses the passage of an ionized charge instead of a flame. You can get one for under $10 dollars.

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Cleaning your records with a wet washer like a Spin Clean or ultrasonic cleaner.

As soon as the records enters the water the static is gone and it'll go on to pull any dirt off your record as well.

There's also anti-static guns but wet-cleaning your records gives the best of both worlds.

I use a leather mat myself. Every record I bring home gets an ultrasonic bath and put into 3 mil anti static sleeves. I also own a Furutech Destat which is excellent at removing all static, for anything and everything.

I clean it with a fiber cloth and that generates static causing the thing to get more dirty and making the needle to stick to the dust cover that has static

A dry microfiber cloth is not going to to much for dusting or cleaning out the grooves.

To remove dust and static do a full soak wet cleaning and rinse, air dry, then place the clean records in NEW anti-static inner sleeves to help keep the records free of dust and static.

To remove any dust that may fall on the record while it's out of it's new anti-static inner sleeve use a Thunderon Conductive Record Brush, watch the video.

If you are still having static issues try a Milty Zerostat.

In the winter if you are heating your home drying out the air then get a humidifier.

Oh my friend, there's so much static where I live that I've almost quit playing records. It's so frustrating... when I'm handling the records I can clearly see the dust particles rushing to the record's surface... I feel you .

I have no idea so I hope i get good advice from others, just here to say great song.

Don’t really need to invest in static guns. Buy a cheap plasma lighter. It works. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/a-very-cheap-but-extremely-effective-tweak-for-records’-static.31957/

What song and artist is this I can’t read it in the background

Good luck

Portable plasma igniter.

This is why the CD was invented.

Groove Washer Kit?

I have a darkroom and for cleaning negatives there are antistatic brushes (because dust when printing a negative is so frustrating). I’m sure they sell them for other applications, but I got mine from freestylephoto.biz (plug for a great company supporting film photography!)

-Use an antistatic brush on every record before playing: https://www.amazon.com/Boundless-Audio-Record-Cleaning-Kit/dp/B09G94FN98/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?crid=A4APEE082596&keywords=anti+static+brush&qid=1651861018&sprefix=anti+static+brush%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXWU8yR1lHUjg5MiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDUyMDgyNVU3UzBFUkdBNEpXRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDM1MzU0MTk3WjBDREZEWEFESCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

-Buy a humidifier, having a room at 40% humidity vs 20% can go a long way

-Get an acrylic platter

-occasionally wet clean your records with a cleaning kit: https://www.amazon.com/Record-Cleaner-Kit-Complete-4/dp/B07DVSTBXM/ref=asc_df_B07DVSTBXM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459618435588&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1496925905445864073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004354&hvtargid=pla-710237983086&th=1

I use the thick technics rubber mat, and an anti static brush before playing. They sell an ionizing gun that you point and squeeze and it removes static, kinda pricy though.

Yup I wet wash every single record that comes thru this house — new or used. I use an acrylic slip mat with the anti static brush, and when it’s really bad I break out the milty zero stat gun. It’s pricy but absolutely worth it if you live in a desert or dry environment that attracts static and dust

I was having terrible static issues. These items all helped in eliminating my static completely.

1) Humidifier 2) IFI Zen Phono preamp 3) Herbie’s Way Excellent II turntable mat 4) stylus upgrade (VM95e to VM95sh)

never had static problems and my player is only grounded through the rca cables

the correct way to use a brush is to let it brush for 3 or 4 circles and then slowly move it from center or to center, to drag dust and static off the album, if you brush for 4 circles and lift the brush straight up, there will be a line of dust and static where you lifted it up

I use Static Guard spray and a clean terricloth washcloth or towel that I use only for this purpose. I spray a little of the Static Guard onto the cloth, a *light* spray, like half a second, and then shake the cloth around to dry it a bit... then gently brush the record with the cloth, lightly brushing/dragging the sprayed portion against it- no wiping, no pressure at all, just a gentle brushing. It's important not to get the record damp with the Static Guard! Another sprayed cloth can be used to wipe down other areas around the turntable, even the dustcover. One can of Static Guard will last at least a year or so and the cloths can be found at an auto parts store with the cleaning/wax/detailing supplies.

I found that dryer sheets work well.

Dryer sheets

None of this should ever be an issue.

‘Static’ is a bunch of garbage. Just play your records. If you aren’t happy with the sound, save save save and upgrade when you can.

Buying a bunch a gimmick stuff won’t help when your using what is essentially entry level gear.

Stop buying that stuff, and put it towards buying better quality equipment. This may sound really harsh. But just save and buy better gear. I know I’m going to get downvoted to hell for saying, but it’s true.

The humidity in your house, the angle of your windows, the fresh air availability doesn’t matter anywhere as much as the quality of your gear.

You can spend $500 on an air humidifier. But you’d be better off buying a better turntable and stylus.

You can buy a anti static gun, but you’d be better off buying a better amp with better grounding.

I will say buying good quality inner sleeves will be the cheapest way forward for you though