[pianotech] Smoke odor

[William Monroe]

Thanks Al,

Hoping for something that is a bit quicker, but I'll file this away as well.

WRM



Here is what I have done with excellent results.

1, Clean the piano down well. I like orange cleaner in water. Use it damp to
semi-wet and dry immediately.
2, Blow a big fan on it for about a week or two. I keep it running day and
night. Move the fan around. Under the lid, under the bottom, etc.
3, Put it in a small room or make a tent to cover the piano and have an
ionizer run for about a month.
4, Do a final wipe down as in step one.

It takes some time to do, but I am happy with the results.

Al




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From: "William Monroe" <pianotech at a440piano.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:17 PM
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Smoke odor

> Hi Folks,
>
> Recommendations for a piano that was in a home with a fire?  No water 
> exposure, not near the open flames, but got smoked up good.  What can we 
> do to deodorize the beastie?  Specific products?
>
> Endless thanks,
> William R. Monroe
>
>