When I first read the post on alcohol and ivories, I realised that it did make sense, and I stopped using alcohol (rubbing alcohol, or isopropanol). Ethanol may be better because it evaporates more quickly, but it is hard to get (I certainly wouldn't recomend vodka because there is too much water in it, and it would not evaporate quickly). Once the alcohol gets into the pores of the ivory, it won't be able to evaporate, and it could possibly be drawn right down to the wafer by cappiliary action. I guess I will be switching the 'milk' as well! By the way, what about mineral spirits on the Yamaha Ivoryite? Even if used sparingly, does anyone think this may be drawn too deep into the key and destroy the bond between the keytop and the key? I don't think I will experiment with this one. Laurence Beach Vancouver BC Canada
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