How to clean the inside of a trumpet

1. How do you clean the inside of a brass instrument?
2. How often should a trumpet be cleaned?
3. Can you use dish soap to clean a trumpet?

How do you clean the inside of a brass instrument?

Giving Your Brass Instrument a Bath

1. Bathing the Instrument. ...
2. Fill a bathtub with lukewarm water and add ¼ cup of mild hand soap. ...
3. Allow your instrument to soak for 20-30 minutes. ...
4. Using the snake brush and valve brush, scrub the inside of all tubing. ...
5. Rinse the instrument clean of soapy/dirty water.

How often should a trumpet be cleaned?

A more thorough cleaning of all trumpet tubing should be scheduled monthly if you play your trumpet a lot or every 6 to 8 weeks if you don't play as often. The monthly cleaning process involves taking the instrument apart and washing the pieces.

Can you use dish soap to clean a trumpet?

You can use a mouthpiece sanitizing/cleaning spray, or a small amount of dish soap and warm water. DO NOT put your mouthpiece in the dishwasher. OCCASIONALLY (once a week or so), you may want to use a dry (untreated) polishing cloth to wipe any dirt and residue from the outside of your trumpet.