Klarinet Archive - Posting 000725.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] tarnishing on silverplated keys
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 06:40:11 -0500

At 08:18 PM 3/24/2002 -0800, Miss Valentine wrote:
>What can I use to clean the silver of my keys? And
>what is the best way to keep the silver from
>tarnishing in the future?
>
>My clarinet is going in the shop tomorrow for some
>cork work and I took out my spare (which is also
>silverplated) and some of upper joint keys are
>tarnished! I've never seen this happen before and
>have not played on this horn for about a month. Any
>help please??

There are special cloths available from music stores (possibly jewelry
stores as well) that are chemically treated for removing light tarnish from
silver and nickel. They are quite inexpensive, effective, and will not
cause a buildup of residue or pad damage like using silver polish
would. There are also chemically treated paper strips that can be kept in
the case to reduce tarnishing. They can be found usually in jewelry
stores, since they are perfect for keeping with your good silverware.

Also, try not to keep rubber items like erasers in your case. They
sometimes release sulphur which accelerates tarnishing.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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