string cleaning

[ralph Richard]

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J W Stein <musicnow at frontiernet.net> wrote:          I used to clean strings with that eraser type block, but have since ceased cleaning rust off strings.  Reason: I found and was told, that cleaning rust off the strings, can weaken the strings.   If the string is that rusty, and it breaks, then I change the string.   If the strings are that rusty, what other parts of the piano may have been subjected to long term, or excessive moisture????
   
  But, this is me.... others may have different thoughts.
   
  Jon
   
   
    ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Steve Blasyak 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 10:49 PM
  Subject: string cleaning
  

    Hey Now,
   
  I have a question for the group. This may not be as technical as say the re-scaling of a piano but perhaps it may be of importance to the daily service we provide. 
   
  On occasion I detail pianos. Part of this service includes removing rust from strings. I use those eraser type things the  various suppliers sell on bass strings, and sometimes on plain wire with limited success. I also use scotch bright scrub pads to remove rust on pain wire (the dark green course ones). As a finishing touch I use flitz on the pedals, name board and other brass parts that can easily be reached. Sometimes it can bring a plate back to life as well! One client observed me using flitz and produced a small packet with a flitz cleaning cloth inside. Kind of like a hand wipe from Kentucky Fried Chicken. I have not been able to find this product in any store, however on the flitz website they do sell these cleaning cloths in various sizes.
   
  Now finally my question. Would it cause any harm to use these cleaning cloths on plain wire strings to remove rust. I would be hesitant to use them on bass strings as I know you can kill a bass string by getting any residue in the copper windings.  
   
  Opinions, comments please.
   
  Thanks in advance.
   
  Now lets all talk amoungst ourselves.
   
  Steve  
   
   
   
   
  Steve Blasyak
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