<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title></title> </head> <body> I'd think twice about using steam.  I have stopped using it unless it is a drastic situation.  I have noticed that some of the pianos I steamed a few years ago sounded great for about a year.  Now the bass notes are on the thuddy side.  The resilience is gone from the hammers.   I have started using a 2 ounce spray bottle with half water, half rubbing alcohol and 5 drops of unscented fabric softener.  You spray on as much as you want and the results are instant.   Try a little at a time to get a feel. Contrary to what Wim has said I feel this a much safer voicing tool.  It works great on concert instruments when you want to take the edge of fast. Tim Coates Wapin Company LLP <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Erwinspiano@aol.com">Erwinspiano@aol.com</a> wrote: <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid51.2a9ed9cc.2b63298f@aol.com">       List      At the Modesto Junior College we recieved 6 Boston verticals. The 52 inch upright and the other style upright. I forget the model no.s. Any way I find the tone to be the typical tinny Asian sound which has really deteriorated over the first year. Practice room pianos you know. SOunds like a job for snuggle or maygbe super snuggle(grin). You'all discussed this before?. Have some had success making a musical instrument out of this slick piece of marketing. They sure seem stingy to me.    Dale</blockquote> </body> </html>