Klarinet Archive - Posting 000298.txt from 1998/03

From: kawai@-----.jp (Takashi Kawai)
Subj: Re: Mould on reeds
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 14:42:41 -0500

Several suggestions: (though you may already try them...)

1) Wash mouth and teeth before playing a clarinet.
2) Wash the reed under running water after playing a clarinet.
3) Dry the reed after washing the reed.
4) Don't eat and drink while playing a clarinet.

The mould needs humidity, warm temperature and foods.
So, the simplest method to prevent the mould from growing on reed is,
removing their foods from the reeds.

To remove the mould, the commertial bleach works, as posted in the
past. However, if do so, be carefull to wash the reed well under
running water. The commertial bleach is poisonous and strong alkali.
It will harm your mouth.

Cheers.

Takashi Kawai
Kobe / Japan

   
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