Clean Hands/Keys

[Jerry Hunt]

RptBob1@aol.com wrote:

> As part of my service, I always clean the keytops of every piano I tune-
> whether in a private home or at a school.  I know the customer appreciates the
> (2 minutes) extra service, and I know I am not picking up a lot of unwanted
> crud and germs.  Incidentally:using something with a slight "clean"fragrance
> always draws attention to what you have done.  I love the fragrance of liquid
> Murphy's Oil Soap and for many customers it affords instant recognition. I
> also use a mild ammonia/water solution (much cheaper than Murphy's-but no
> fragrance).
>
> Bob Bergantino,RPT
> South Euclid, Ohio

 Bob:
Would you mind elaborating a bit? I.e. do you mix up a solution, whether Murphy's
Oil Soap or ammonia, and carry it in a bottle, jug, etc? I guess what I'm getting
at is my tool case is heavy enough without adding yet more weight.

List:
The moist towlette things have evolved a lot in recent years from mere baby wipes.
I seem to recall having seen my wife using some form of moist towlette in her
house cleaning recently (can't remember the brand) that were made for some sort of
house cleaning chore (I'll check into this when I get home tonight). Has anyone
tried any of these type things for keytops. Also, I believe I recall having seen
some moist towelettes in the anti-bacterial variety.

Thus ends the "lighter is better" crusade for now.

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Jerry Hunt
Dallas, TX USA
Associate member PTG