Klarinet Archive - Posting 000789.txt from 1997/09

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: swabbing mouthpieces
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 03:02:49 -0400

On Mon, 15 Sep 1997, Laura M Ruck wrote:

> Also, once every couple of months, I put my mouthpiece in a solution of
> water and hydrogen peroxide (small amount). The bad thing about this
> method is that for a day or so the mouthpiece smells and tastes bad!

Try a weak vinegar solution, or even better, lemon juice. Cleans well,
avoids the bad taste.

Ed Lacy
el2@-----.edu