Grand cleaning

[Greg Newell]

On Sun, 21 Apr 1996 13:45:59 -0600 (MDT) you wrote:

>Here in dusty ol' Wyoming, we're constantly battling the dust problem in
>pianos.  Any suggestions/tips on cleaning grands, especially under the
>strings at the pinblock?  I've used swabs, compressed air, etc., with
>limited success. Keeping the cases closed when not playing of course
>helps, but the dust is persistent!  Thanks in advance.
>
>Robert Hussa
>Music Department
>Central Wyoming College
>2660 Peck Ave.
>Riverton WY 82501
>(307) 856-9291 Ext. 213
>FAX (307) 856-5104
>email:  hussa@odi.cwc.whecn.edu

I've seen some folks use precut wool "blankets" for string covers.
Alternatively I sometimes recommend to my customers to go to the
office supply stores or computer stores and purchase those small cans
of compressed air used to clean computer keyboards and such. Pricey
cans but how often will they do it?
                        Greg
Greg & Mary Ellen Newell
Greg's Piano Forte'
12970 Harlon Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107

e-mail;
gnewell@en.com    or
dt945@cleveland.freenet.edu