How to clean maple fretboard

Finished or glossy maple fretboard

1. Use a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth to wipe grime and moisture from in between and around the strings.
2. Loosen or remove the strings for a deeper clean or to apply a light guitar polish. Allow the polish to sit for a few minutes before wiping dry with another microfiber cloth.

1. Can you use lemon oil on maple fretboard?
2. How do you clean a maple neck fretboard?

Can you use lemon oil on maple fretboard?

Never Use Lemon Oil on Maple Fretboards

Do NOT use any kind of lemon oil on your maple fretboard–regardless of whether the product contains actual lemon oil or not. Instead, stick to fretboard conditioners like Music Nomad's F-ONE Oil (may favorite) or plain mineral oil.

How do you clean a maple neck fretboard?

A Maple fingerboard that has been lacquered should be cleaned only with a damp (or dry) cloth. Using steel wool will take away the shine and leave a matte-like finish, while lemon oil will dull the finish and similarly take away the sheen. Strictly use a dry or lightly dampened cloth.