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Options for ridding records of static electricity

I am getting back into vinyl, listening to “garage sale” finds and also new albums that I have been picking up. I have a nice old Linn Sondek LP12 with the felt mat. Every time I go to remove a record from the spindle or flip the record, static electricity grabs the felt mat and it sticks like a magnet. I have to very carefully flip the felt mat at the corner with my finger but one of these times I’m going to slip and smudge or scratch a record. 

I’ve seen the “Milty Zerostat” and seem to remember this product from back in the day. I see that it is still made and there is one eBay vendor that has them for $77. Is this my best bet? I thought Michael Fremor talked about these in one of his videos. 

Are there other products I should look at to reduce static electricity on my records? Thanks for any help you can give.
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If any of you are interested in a anti-static brush, I have several for sale.
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I’m not a scientist, but my logical mind understands this. I believe all of us have a logical mind. Whether or not we choose to use it, is up to us.

When two dissimilar objects come in contact with one another, there is an energy produced. This same principle is used in automobiles today. The energy from braking is transformed to charging batteries. Get it?
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@daveyf,

You just proved my point in your question.
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I'm referring to the application process.
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I’m not a proponent of products like Groove Glide as the actual installation process involves static charge.

We take care and time and expense in cleaning our precious lps. Why in the _ell do we want to then add another product in these freshly cleaned grooves? Makes no sense.
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@wolfie62,

That's the same reaction I've had over the past 4 years.
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All I can contribute at this point is, no matter who you choose to believe, you should try stuff for yourself.
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I wish you well @daveyf  
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@daveyf ,

You continue to not understand the OP's  post 
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The question from the OP was suggestions on how to manage static.
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@daveyf ,

Certainly, you have not heard all mats.

BTW, The MyMat needs no dbl-sided tape.....what a cop-out
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@atmasphere ,

You're explaination equals my experience.
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@teo_audio,

Why is felt the best?

Would you be interested in trying a MyMat or two?
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There is a product called Tigercloth out there that is said to be very good. Haven't tried myself yet. On my list.

Wipe the clean lp before play.
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Hi

The MyMat wasn’t developed as an anti-static mat. It was developed for superior SQ. Having said that, I haven’t had anyone request a return for any issue but one, that was a listener bias issue.

A felt mat is a no no for any TT. I personally use a Furutech DeStat as well. I believe their is a similar product made by ORB.

I’m not a proponent of the Milty.

Look for a forth coming review by a third party soon.
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Get rid of the felt mat whatever you do. Watch what type shoes you wear during listening. Tennis shoes are the worst. Some use an anti-static mat on the floor at their TT (amazon) grounded to an outlet. US cleaning helps initially but not after several plays. There’s a spray called static-guard for the carpeted floor at your TT.
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