Soundboard Cleaning

[Piannaman@aol.com]

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Vinegar anywhere near the strings is a bad idea.  I had a post a few months 
back that described the results of one of my clients with a brand new piano 
whose housecleaners were mopping the heated floor with a vinegar/water solution.  
The strings developed corrosion in no time flat!  

The Spurlock soundboard squeegees are the way to go IMO.

Dave Stahl

In a message dated 6/21/04 8:18:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
joegarrett@earthlink.net writes:


> 
> Rick Bazemore said: "On this subject Reblitz recommends using the soundboard
> steel with a cloth moistened with the water/vinegar solution.  My question
> is wouldn't the moisture in the cloth coming in contact with the strings
> cause them to rust?
> 
> I am scheduled to do this procedure Wednesday and would appreciate your
> responses."
> 
> Rick Bazemore
> 
> Rick et al,
> Hence my objection to this book. IMO, it has a lot of bad and/or
> mis-information, that could lead to beginners having major problems.
> The first thing, is, don't use a soundboard steel! Get the tools from Bill
> Spurlock. These work and don't scratch the finish on the S.B. Second, don't
> use vinegar! Vinegar is an acid! (Duh!) It will attack the steel/brass. A
> soft cotton cloth wrapped around the Spurlock tools, that has is SLIGHTLY
> dampened with water and mild soap, is more than adequate. Follow up with a
> DRY cotton cloth, ASAP. i.e. don't let the moisture set on the
> strings/board, etc....Dry them off! Also, the miniature vacuum attachments,
> meant for computers, are great to get into those tiny crevasses. A
> kindergarten paint brush is also excellent to brush out the crud. It will
> last waaaay longer than any other type of paint brush I've used.
> 



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