[2gumby2]

Before I go out and spend money on an Ionoclast from Mapleshade or a Zerostat I was wondering if it would be worthwhile. I notice A LOT of static everytime I remove my LP from the turntable. It seems to develop static during play. Before each play, I always clean the surface of the LP with my Audio-Technica brush with Audio-Technica cleaning fluid. I don't know if this would make any difference or not, but it seems to keep the record surface pretty clean.

[sbrtoy]

Your brush will create static when you clean records, this will manifest itself as pops, clicks, and other unpleasant noises.  These little devices are a godsend if you live in dry areas like I do and should be considered essential to good vinyl playback. There are several threads around about cleaning records more thoroughly than a brush will without buying a cleaning machine.  I would recommend searching around and learning some other techniques as well to keep your vinyl happy.

[twitch54]

"Gruv-Glide" in the winter months, it works superbly !

[lcrim]

I've never found that any of the static removers (I have a Ray-o-Stat) does anything, good or bad. 
Scrupulously clean records set in brand  new poly lined sleeves have dust on them the first time removed from the sleeves.  I can brush the  LP's on my Technics because the motor is strong enough.  A few times around and then pull the dust off with a twisting and sweeping action.  I always wonder where that dust comes from.  Life in NJ.

[Wayner]

I clean my record with a D4 brush from Discwasher, lightly misted with an alcohol/water solution and wipe the record surface clean just before playing. This knocks almost all of the static away. I never clean with a dry brush.

Wayner

[2gumby2]

After reading some reviews on Gruv-Glide I've decided to give it a try. Looks like pretty good stuff.