[pianotech] Dusters

[David Stocker]

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
> >