Instrument Cleaning/Maintenance Tips
It is VERY important for you to take care of your instrument and clean it out regularly to keep it in good working order and to keep you healthy.
However, if you don't use the correct materials, you can severely damage your instrument!
(Ex: Hot water will strip your instrument of its lacquer and can discolor mouthpieces- always use lukewarm!)
Watch the following instructional videos for great info. on how to safely maintain your instrument at home. Yearly check-ups at your local instrument repair shop are a must as well to take care of your instrument investment!
However, if you don't use the correct materials, you can severely damage your instrument!
(Ex: Hot water will strip your instrument of its lacquer and can discolor mouthpieces- always use lukewarm!)
Watch the following instructional videos for great info. on how to safely maintain your instrument at home. Yearly check-ups at your local instrument repair shop are a must as well to take care of your instrument investment!
Sanitizing Your Instrument: |
Clarinet Cleaning: |
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Flute Cleaning: |
Saxophone Cleaning: |
French Horn Cleaning:Trumpet Cleaning:Baritones/Tubas use the same ideas as the trumpet-- but, don't lose the springs in the valve casings!
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Trombone Cleaning: |