I noticed that Windex has a product in a re-sealable package that is similar to the wet baby wipes that have been around for years. These though, have ammonium hydroxide instead of soap. I like the re-sealable package as it fits easily into my tuning kit and has a low chance of spilling. I bought a package and tested some on ivory and plastic keys in my shop. They worked well on the plastic and easily removed the greasy buildup on the naturals as well as the sharps. They tended to slightly raise the grain on ivory though, and I won't be using them on those. The package said not to use it on wood surfaces. I tested them on a few different stock piano parts though and didn't notice any ill effects. Does any one use these to clean keys with? Do any of you with chemical backgrounds know of any problems that their use may cause? I am looking for an alternative to Cory keyboard cleaner as I have developed a strong allergic reaction to it. I like to clean the keys on service and tuning calls as I have gotten very good feedback over the years from doing so. It is a little extra touch that doesn't take too long, and for me, clean shiny keys put an extra sparkle in a good tuning. Any help or opinions in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Britt West
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