Klarinet Archive - Posting 000168.txt from 2003/05

From: "Gene Nibbelin" <gnibbelin@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Mildew on reed
Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 23:42:00 -0400

There is no need to dilute the peroxide - it's only a 3% solution. You can
gargle it or even drink it in moderate amounts, if you like.
Avoid any mold problems by soaking your reeds for 5-10 minutes in peroxide
after each use; rinse thoroughly in running cold water; squeeze the reed dry
(between thumb & index finger); let dry over-night back side up and place
back in reed container. I just use the plastic holders that the reeds come
in. This works 100% here in Florida with our generally high humidity. Air
conditioning may be helping, too.

I don't believe that the peroxide has any bad effects on the reeds. In
fact, in addition to the mold matter, the peroxide is much more effective
than plain water in keeping to a minimum any build-up of "crud" from saliva,
etc. in the reeds "fibers".

Regards,

Gene Nibbelin

-----Original Message-----
From: JMogan@-----.com]
Subject: Re: [kl] Mildew on reed

You might want to try using a mild mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water to
clean the reed.

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