yeah, it does appear you're creating static electricity. have you tried degaussing when you clean? -cfb
Stylus Cleaners: A magnet for Dust?
I use Record Research stylus cleaner, and then Stylast preservative after on the needle, which seem to create a hair ball on the needle within a 1 or 2 LP sides. This is even after VPI16.5ing my records. What gives?