I use a Nitty Gritty and Gruv Glide. I love the stuff. If you are having the problems you are describing try following the directions better. I had those problems when using to much. BTW - I never thought I would ever disagree with anything Albert had to say.
Gruv Glide. How many use it?
I have been using it for years. Mostly before I bought a cleaning machine 5 years ago. I thought it worked before I had a cleaning machine. Then after I heard how good a cleaned record sounds I think the Gruv Glide muddled the sound. What do you think?