Swiffer

[Paul]

Mark
I've tried it but found the results not to be as good as the Guardsman
Treated Dust Cloth that I've been using. The Swiffer is smaller and did/does
a fairly good job of picking up loose dust (I like it for dusting off fresh
dust on cases using very gentle strokes or smears appear on high gloss
finishes). But I noticed that it wasn't as efficient nor as strong with
"old" dust as on a soundboard and would not hold up well to using a
sounboard steel and heavier rubbing. (Scratched soundboard finish is hard to
fix with all the strings in the way.) :-((


Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: <bases-loaded@juno.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: Swiffer


> Hi Mark -
>
> This is not first hand knowledge, but rather a report from a furniture
> conservator.  He is reluctant to use them on valuable furniture because
> he noticed that when he wiped his glasses with the electrostatic cloth it
> left a very visible and tangible film.
>
> Now, whether or not that would have a detrimental effect on piano strings
> is another matter.  Exactly what the film IS, I don't know.  And don't
> count on P&G spilling the beans!
>
> Mark Potter
> bases-loaded@juno.com
>
> On Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:58:24 EST Ritchiepiano@AOL.COM writes:
> > Has anyone else tried these electrostatic cleaning cloths
> > by brand name Swiffer from P&G? I think there are a
> > couple of other brands. I have found them to work VERY
> > well on dusty soundboards.
> > I wrote and asked if they would
> > be safe for this type of use around strings etc.
> > Below is their reply
> >
> > "Swiffer has been extensively tested and is safe to use on any hard
> > smooth
> > surface.  Swiffer won't leave any buildup or residue.  I use it on
> > my hardwood
> > floors at home and it does a great job.  I hope this helps!"
> >
> > Chris
> > USA Swiffer Team
> >
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