Vinegar to clean guitar

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. It will clean the finish, but do you really want a guitar that smells like a pickle?

1. Can I use vinegar to clean fretboard?
2. How do I clean my guitar with distilled white vinegar?
3. What should I clean my guitar with?

Can I use vinegar to clean fretboard?

Dab vinegar onto a cotton ball.

Dab vinegar onto a cotton ball. I use rice vinegar, but any neutral vinegar will do (don't use balsamic) because it is a wonderful cleaning agent. Rub the vinegar over the fret board carefully as you replace each string. Note: Never take all of your strings off at once while restringing.

How do I clean my guitar with distilled white vinegar?

With the use of clean and soft cloth, dampened in the water of distilled vinegar, you can clean the guitar fretboard smoothly and softly. One thing you need to keep in mind is to clean the guitar with slightly dampened cloth and not overly moistened one.

What should I clean my guitar with?

It's best to clean hardware with a soft cloth using only a very light amount of guitar polish. The polish can help to remove any dirt, while the soft fibres in the cloth will bring the shine back. Just make sure to leave no polish residue on the hardware, as this could corrode the metal slightly.