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Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: clarijen
Date: 2008-02-05 16:40

Hello everyone,

This may be a stupid question, but could somebody tell me the best way of cleaning/sterilising mouthpieces? I am reluctant to submerge the mp in any liquid in case this damages the cork - or would this not be a problem?

Thank you!

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2008-02-05 18:15

Soap, water and tooth brush. Try not to let soap and water on the cork. I always try, but never succeed. The several times water was all over the cork on my mouthpiece didn't seem to cause any problems. I use dish soap, but it doesn't remove every type of dirt. To submerge the mouthpiece without harming the cork just use a narrow glass and fill it just under the cork.

Also try this:

http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHints/mouthpiece_hygiene.htm

and this:

http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Testing/Cleaning_mouthpieces.htm

Post Edited (2008-02-05 18:53)

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: clarijen
Date: 2008-02-05 19:39

Thank you, clarnibass. This looks like a very useful website!

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: marcia
Date: 2008-02-05 20:24

I have found that soaking the mouthpiece (with cork above fluid level) in a weak vinegar solution followed by soaking in plain water works well.

Marcia

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: OmarHo
Date: 2008-02-05 20:48

Last time I put mine in Vinegar, it turned into a tint of yellow, but don't be alarmed. After a few days, it'll go back to it's usually colour.

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: clarijen
Date: 2008-02-05 21:27

Great, thanks everyone!

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: swkeess
Date: 2008-02-06 03:28

I use the Doctor's Products mouthpiece cleaner on a regular basis with great results. The first time I ordered the whole kit that comes with a container that you can fill up with lukewarm water just to the edge of the cork so that the cork does not get wet. A quick rinse in cool water and gentle drying with a soft cloth finishes the process. I try to clean all of my mouthpieces on a monthly basis (at minimum) to keep them in good condition.

Susan Keess

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: clarijen
Date: 2008-02-06 14:37

Thank you, Susan. I've been given some great ideas here. Again!

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Re: Mouthpiece cleaning

Author: Ed Svoboda
Date: 2008-02-06 15:06

I generally recommend a cotton ball soaked in vinegar and then placed on the baffle and left for an hour or so. Then I wash the mouthpiece with cold water. You should never use hot water on a hard rubber mouthpiece. Then I will take another cotton ball and soak it in common mouthwash and swab the inside of the piece.

www.woodwindforum.com/forums

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