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The quick answer is that the best way to clean a guitar fretboard with household items is to just use things like Q-tips or cotton swabs to remove the dirt that is specifically located to the side of the fret and use cotton balls (or even face-cleaning pads) for the middle part in between frets.
- What household items can you use to clean a bass?
- What household items can you use to clean guitar strings?
- How do you clean a guitar without a guitar cleaner?
What household items can you use to clean a bass?
Household furniture polish and all-purpose cleaners—such as Pine Sol, Windex, and 409—will also damage your finish. The only household product that's safe to use to clean your guitar is white distilled vinegar.
What household items can you use to clean guitar strings?
There are a small number of household items that you can use to clean your guitar strings including boiling water, water with dish soap, isopropyl alcohol, and Windex.
How do you clean a guitar without a guitar cleaner?
Linseed oil as a great choice as is almond oil and mineral oil. In some cases where there is little or no built-up grime, the oil will be sufficient to clean as well as feed the wood on the guitar fretboard. Allow the oil to draw into the wood for a few hours or even a day or two before replacing the strings.
