Lysol on keys!

[Sarah Fox]

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Hi Barbara,

I don't use Lysol either, and so perhaps I'm not one to talk.  However, =
I can only imagine that it leaves a gummy residue if not thoroughly =
wiped away.  (I *think* it contains not only an antiseptic but also a =
detergent.)  I'm generally skeptical of any "cleaning" product that is =
applied but not washed away (like "hand sanitizer" -- ick).  I would =
think that any Lysol that makes its way between the keys (especially =
when they are rather liberally soaked) is sure to have some effect on =
the front rail punchings and eventually migrate into the bushings, =
gumming them up with regular use of the product.  (Can you imagine a =
piano teacher spraying down her keyboard between students?!)  Also, I =
would think the moisture wouldn't be really nice for the keysticks, =
keyframe, and keybed, and it might do funny things to the ivory.  =
Perhaps I'm being overly cautious, but I'm of the school that if in =
doubt... don't.  Personally, I see nothing wrong with a moist cloth to =
clean the keys and a handwashing before playing to avoid soiling the =
keys.

Dunno...  I wouldn't do it to *my* piano!  ;-)

Peace,
Sarah

PS For the piano teacher concerned about germ control and liability, a =
box of latex gloves for the students...  Or perhaps the piano =
manufacturers could design a fallboard to sterilize the keys with UV or =
ionizing radiation when closed.  LOL!

  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Barbara Richmond=20
  To: Pianotech=20
  Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:26 PM
  Subject: Re: Lysol on keys!


  Umm....I've never bought or used Lysol--though I understand it's =
supposed to kill germs or something.  What's in it that will hurt the =
keys (or the finish of the piano)?  Bleach?

  Looking forward to enlightenment on the subject,

  Barbara Richmond, RPT
  somewhere near Peoria, IL
    ----- Original Message -----=20
    From: Sarah Fox=20
    To: Pianotech=20
    Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:00 PM
    Subject: Re: Lysol on keys!


    Hi Joe,

    They have money invested in that advertisement.  I guarantee they =
won't pull it!  Been there, done that, for far less expensive ads that =
had far more serious negative consequences..

    When I saw the woman spray Lysol on the keys, I let out an audible =
gasp, and everybody else in the room chuckled.  I think they appreciated =
this was a bad idea too.  HOPEFULLY at least 50% of your clients will =
instinctively know better.

    Peace,
    Sarah

      ----- Original Message -----=20
      From: Joe Garrett=20
      To: pianotech=20
      Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:48 AM
      Subject: Re: Lysol on keys!


      I suggest that you do, as I have just done: contact lysol and give =
em' a what for! If techs, from the  list, do it, they'll pull the ad, =
(hopefully!) Sheesh!
      Regards,
      Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
      Captain, Tool Police
      Squares R I
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