September 30, 2018

Care and Maintenance of Your Piano - The dos and don't

Keeping Your Piano Clean

What kind of care is required?

Finishes

Regularly brush off surface dust using a piano feather duster or a soft microfiber cloth
Before using piano wax or polish, check with the store where you purchased your piano, or a specialty piano store. Depending on your piano model, certain types or brands of wax and polish may not be suitable.
Avoid using chemical wipes or harsh cleaning agents which are not designed for a piano. Their chemical compositions could ruin your piano's finish.

Keyboard

Gently wipe down the keyboard using a soft cloth (use separate cloths to wipe down the keyboard and piano finishes).
When your keyboard gets dirty, dampen a cloth in a diluted solution of a neutral detergent, wring out well, and use this cloth to wipe away the dirt.
Avoid using any kind of alcohol such as rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol on the keyboard because it can cause cracking.
Generally speaking, best practice is washing your hands before playing

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