Cleaning

[dmcgee984]

I'd like to know if anyone has a great method for cleaning the panels. I have a set of Aeon i's and Ive read about the vacuuming after 6 hours etc. Any other method, has another tried a swiffer wand? To many possible chemicals? Open to thoughts,

Dave

 

[twich54]

IMO, as for general 'routine' maintenance vacuuming is best. My recommendation is a horsehair brush (no static issues like a synthetic one) doing both sides of the panels top to bottom.

 

[amey01]

Vacuum for sure - cup your hands over the nozzle so that pressure builds up between your hand and the panel. (and make sure they are unplugged for a day or so beforehand so that they completely discharge).

Also - use a good vacuum like a Dyson that is capable of keeping all the dust inside it - rather than spewing it back out through the exhaust.

 

[kach22i]

I modified a soft kitchen sponge by cutting a stepped hole in it for the vaccum nozzel. I lost my soft brush attachment so had to rig something.

EDIT-1:






The one I made before was better, had two step collar. This one I have to cup and hold so hard plastic does not protrude through.

I might try using my Thunderon antistatic ESD record brush next time. One has to hold the LP to ground the system, will keep one hand on speaker to maintain ground to body as well.

Go to Sleeve City website to watch record cleaning video, it's amazing how much dust jumps out of those old record grooves.

I guess if I were a bit more crazy I could hold my Record Doctor up to my speakers and kiss them with the felt strips.

 

[R.I.P]

I'd like to know if anyone has a great method for cleaning the panels. I have a set of Aeon i's and Ive read about the vacuuming after 6 hours etc. Any other method, has another tried a swiffer wand? To many possible chemicals? Open to thoughts,

Dave

First I use a very soft synthetic brush to brush both sides. Then use soft absorbent white cloth to wipe both sides. Finally I use a portable or compact hand held vacuum cleaner on both sides. After 2 to 3 weeks I follow all three steps prior to switching on the loudspeakers to listen to music.

To cover my CLS I use modified single bed quilt covers.

 

[amey01]

To cover my CLS I use modified single bed quilt covers.

Yep - I keep mine covered too.

 

[ttocs]

Same as above, Dyson, cupped hands.

Also have a Dyson Purifying Fan which does help. Over time I've noticed not needing to clean the components as often.

 

[R.I.P]

Same as above, Dyson, cupped hands.

Also have a Dyson Purifying Fan which does help. Over time I've noticed not needing to clean the components as often.

Not used cupped hands so far. Allow the plastic nozzle of vacuum cleaner to brush against panel. No visible scratches or damage so far. Will try the cupped hands.

In the past tried ac, fridge dust removing air blower on CLS. Damaged the bass panels. Air blower too powerful. Learn a lesson stop using air blower. However still use to remove dust from inside of amplifier.

 

[JonFo]

I use a horsehair bristle vacuum attachment on my Dyson to not generate any static and to ensure no scratches. Also, that is all it is ever used for, so It is nice and clean.

I run an Austin Air HEPA filter in the dedicated room, it is scheduled to run every night for a couple of hours to ensure the air is as clean as possible.

Otherwise, I dust the rest of the speaker with a microfiber cloth whenever I clean the room.

 

[R.I.P]

I use a horsehair bristle vacuum attachment on my Dyson to not generate any static and to ensure no scratches. Also, that is all it is ever used for, so It is nice and clean.

I run an Austin Air HEPA filter in the dedicated room, it is scheduled to run every night for a couple of hours to ensure the air is as clean as possible.

Otherwise, I dust the rest of the speaker with a microfiber cloth whenever I clean the room.

We have a horsehair bristle brush for cleaning blazers, coats etc. The bristles are pretty stiff and may damage the Mylar that weighs one cubic inch of air.

Compact vacuum cleaner used only for cleaning electrostatic panel.

 

[twich54]

We have a horsehair bristle brush for cleaning blazers, coats etc. The bristles are pretty stiff and may damage the Mylar that weighs one cubic inch of air.

Compact vacuum cleaner used only for cleaning electrostatic panel.

we are talking about the brush attachment that goes on the vacuum wand end, not a hand held brush.

 

[kach22i]

Guys, I have used the soft brush attachment on my wife's vaccum cleaner many times without incident. However I too read an earlier post as advocating brushing only.

I was considering using my Thunderon brush as purchased from Sleeve City, but upon doing research now will not even think of doing.

In fact, I'm sticking with my soft dry sponge method that also requires some hand action to maintain clearences similar to cupping of hands.

QUOTE:
(Note: Conductive fibers are not recommended for use with unencapsulated electronic microcircuits; minute pieces of conductive material have been known to cause short circuits.)...End Quote.

As read here:
https://www.gordonbrush.com/product...oat-hair-conductive-short-handle-brush-900437
Any brush hairs lost/caught in your stator could cause future problems if I understand how these things work.

No brush for me, only have to worry about sponge bits now I suppose.

If you do a group buy for LP and CD antistatic sweeps you will save a lot of money over buying just a single brush from Sleeve City. It is a great brush at any price.