Key Cleaner - Windex Wipes?

[Avery]

Isaac,

Do they work well on the key "tops" also? Any residue?

Avery

At 01:02 AM 6/3/2006, you wrote:
>Hi,Britt! I had experimented with Baby Wipes for cleaning the sides of the
>keys and had done a few sets.No ill effects,works better then razor
>blades,or steel wool or sand paper.. Very fast and effective. I use those
>Baby Wipes in large plastic containers from drug stores,have one in the van
>and 2 or 3 strategically placed around the shop.. Hope,this information
>helps.. Isaac
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
>Of Britt West
>Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 7:53 PM
>To: pianotech at ptg.org
>Subject: Key Cleaner - Windex Wipes?
>
>        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