[pianotech] Dusters

[Joseph Garrett]

Shouldn't be! Use COTTON...please? It's cheaper and easier to get and feels
better and doesn't scratch, (which all synthetics do, in my experience.)
What's so hard to understand about cotton?
Joe


> [Original Message]
> From: David Stocker <firtreepiano at hotmail.com>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 1/29/2012 11:19:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dusters
>
> I was looking at text from a Wing and Sons promotional book, circa 1899. 
> Under care, they specifically dis-recommended chamois.
>
> Costco micro-fibre cloths are my best friends.
>
> David Stocker, RPT
> Tumwater, WA
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Joseph Garrett
> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 22:30
> To: Laura Olsen ; pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dusters
>
> Key phrase: "Supposed to...". I've seen situations where that was not the
> case. Swiffers are not advised either. They have chemicals in them. I just
> don't understand why people can't just use Cotton wipes w/mild soap and
> water, thoroughly wrung out. That does not attract dust and cleans the
> surface, (piano), w/o any reprecussions. What's so difficult to grasp
about
> that? It's simple effective and cheap too!'
> I carry Cotton "shop clothes" with me all the time. not a big deal and
I've
> NEVER had a complaint. I have a whole bundle of terry cloth towellets that
> I got at Costco, that I use in the shop.(pre-wash them before use)
> Reuseable, Cheap, Effective. Why not?<G>
> That's my take on it.
> Joe
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Laura Olsen <ajoyfulsound at gmail.com>
> > To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> > Date: 1/29/2012 8:06:37 PM
> > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dusters
> >
> > I agree with Joe on this one although microfiber cloths are supposed to
> do the same as the cotton, that is pick up the grit and not scratch the
> surface.
> >
> > Laura
> >
> >
> > Jann 29, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
> >
> > > Albert said:
> > > "I think chamois are good for cleaning as you would with a cloth, as
> they
> > > don't scratch (unless you let abrasive dirt build up in them). How are
> they
> > > at picking up dust, though?"
> > >
> > > Albert,
> > > What do you think "Dust" is?.......Grit! Using cotton, that has a non
> > > scratching quality is because it has a course fiber weave that traps
the
> > > grit and doesn't turn it into sandpaper. Chamois, on the other hand
has
> a
> > > very tight pore thang, that doesn't trap anything except water, which
is
> > > what they are good for. They are not good for "dusting" imo.
> > > Just a thought.<G>
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> > > Captain of the Tool Police
> > > Squares R I
> > >