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Is it safe to use water to clean (rosewood, ebony, maple) fretboards?
Yes, you can use water in the form of a clean damp-only cloth. I use the dampened cloth with elbow grease and a dampened soft toothbrush to clean the ...
How can I remove toothpaste residue from my fretboard?
Scrub vigorously with a DRY stiff bristle nylon brush. An extra firm tooth brush would possibly work. I use a nylon grout brush (you can google for ex...
How to clean the inside of a trumpet
How do you clean the inside of a brass instrument?How often should a trumpet be cleaned?Can you use dish soap to clean a trumpet?How do you clean the ...
How to clean rosin off violin strings
If you're removing rosin or sweat build-up from your strings, you can use pure alcohol or a special string cleaner to remove this. Put a drop or two o...
Flute cleaning kit
What do you use to clean a flute?Do flutes need to be cleaned?What do you use to clean a flute?To sum it all up, cleaning your flute is typically best...
How to clean cymbals without removing logo
What household item can I use to clean cymbals?What is the best thing to use to clean cymbals?How do you clean dirty cymbals?What household item can I...
How to clean rosewood fretboard
Clean the fretboard – Use fine steel wool to remove stubborn gunk from Rosewood/Ebony/Pau Ferro fretboards, and apply Lemon Oil to re-hydrate. Use a d...
How to clean a bass clarinet
How do I clean my bass clarinet neck?How do you clean bass clarinet reeds?How do you clean a tarnished clarinet?How do I clean my bass clarinet neck?r...
How to remove rust from guitar tuners
You can then use household ingredients such as soaking in white vinegar for 3 hours, or making a paste of salt and lime juice brushing the paste on th...