Klarinet Archive - Posting 000390.txt from 2001/02

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] FW: [kl] Mouthpiece Cleaning
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:13:07 -0500

----- Original Message -----
From: "redcedar" <redcedar@-----.au>
Subject: [kl] FW: [kl] Mouthpiece Cleaning

> 'Is there a way to remove the faint white mineral deposits on a students
> mouthpiece without harming it? I wouldn't want to soak it in something
> that's going to damage the mouthpiece."
>
>
> For the past couple of years I've been using a small amount of toothpaste
on
> a tooth-brush, lightly applied and rinsed off in water.
> I figured if it worked in my mouth, it should work on the mouthpiece.
> It is effective on both hard-rubber and timber mouthpieces, without
> problems.
> Michael

Most if not all toothpastes do have some abrasives in them. You might want
to think twice about using it. A short short in vinegar or lemon juice
easily removes the deposits with no risk to the mouthpiece.

Dee Hays
Michigan

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