piano string cleaning?

DGPEAKE@AOL.COM DGPEAKE@AOL.COM
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:59:56 EST


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In a message dated 2/9/01 5:41:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
pianolover88@hotmail.com writes:





> I've got some discoloration here and there on my piano's plain wire strings, 
> and it could be the beginning of rust/corrosion. I would sure appreciate 
> any 
> recommendation(s)in this area. First & foremost, I want to avoid stripping 
> the plating off, but I was wondering if 0000 extra fine steel wool would be 
> safe to use. Thanks!
> 
> Terry Peterson
> LA, CA
> _________________________________________________________________
> 







The problem with fine steel wool is that you will leave some sediment 
undeneath the strings. I have had success using a scrub type steel wool. 
Amway has a good one called "Scrub buds."

Scouring pads (dry) works well too. 

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland Chapter
Oregon City, OR
www.davespianoworks.locality.com



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