from a neat freak

[Greg Newell]

Allen,
         I use a portable compressor to clean for my customers after first 
vacuuming as much as possible and warning them several times about the 
airborne dust it will create. They never cease to be amazed at how good the 
piano looks afterward and are very glad I offered.

best,
Greg Newell


At 01:09 AM 7/26/2005, you wrote:

>In perusing my Sears tool catalogue, I noticed a couple of lightweight (5 
>or 7 lbs.) 120 volt portable air compressors for only $40 - $50. Have any 
>of you used something like this to clean clients pianos? I know it would 
>be a bit messy, but it sure would be easier than using the 
>under-the-strings squegee-like tools I have.  If the client has a vacuum 
>and wouldn't mind a little dust and junk to clean up around the piano, it 
>seems like it might be a good approach. Unless it's on a spotless new 
>carpet, I suppose - then you'd probably have to get involved in spreading 
>ground cloths around! Well, maybe it would depend on the situation and 
>environment. I've certainly been in houses where doing this would hardly 
>affect the overall cleanliness level!
>
>I've often wished I could blow an action out on the spot - one could even 
>take it outside to do it if it was really nasty.
>
>Any feedback or opinions?
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Allen Wright, RPT
>Cincinnati, Ohio

Greg Newell
Greg's piano Forté
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