Cleaning a felt turntable mat

Cleaning a felt turntable mat

I have a felt mat from a Rega turntable that hasn't been used in
awhile, and consequently it's gotten a bit dusty. Would it be safe to
hand wash the mat in the sink, or would I be better off just doing
something like vacuuming the dust off?

Thanks,
-Neb

Re: Cleaning a felt turntable mat

"nebulax" <nebulax@earthling,net > wrote in message
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>I have a felt mat from a Rega turntable that hasn't been used in
> awhile, and consequently it's gotten a bit dusty. Would it be safe to
> hand wash the mat in the sink, or would I be better off just doing
> something like vacuuming the dust off?

I bought a new anti-static felt mat to replace one on my record cleaner
as the old one was leaving fibers on my newly cleaned vinyl.

I put it on and it was doing the same thing....so I vacuumed it
trying to remove the loose fibers. Big mistake.
Mat is now fuzz mat of loose fibers. Vacuuming destroyed it.
Maybe very carefully with furniture brush or something.
I replaced it with a thin rubbery material I cut from a
placemat. Works great, water resistant and dust free.
I don't suggest that for you TT though.
Just a warning against vacuuming your mat.

ScottW

Re: Cleaning a felt turntable mat

On Nov 17, 12:58 am, nebulax <nebu...@earthling,net > wrote:
> I have a felt mat from a Rega turntable that hasn't been used in
> awhile, and consequently it's gotten a bit dusty. Would it be safe to
> hand wash the mat in the sink, or would I be better off just doing
> something like vacuuming the dust off?
>
> Thanks,
> -Neb

Washing will f@ck it up, just vacuum clean it (optionally wrap a cloth
around the vacuum's nozzle

Re: Cleaning a felt turntable mat

I have replaced the felt mat on my Linn with one made from suede.
I just went to the local craft shop and bought a piece of suede that was
the same thickness, flexibility, and had the same surface texture as the
original felt.
This had been suggested by a friend, and like him, I prefer the sound of
the suede.
Not only is it more rugged and easily cleanable, it seems to generate
less static and stays put when removing LP's from the platter.
Greg