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Cleaning a Wooden Clarinet?

Author: suavkue
Date: 2010-10-12 14:42

So I read that thread on how people are getting sick from not cleaning their instruments. Interestingly enough, I've had three clarinets - I've noticed that mold doesn't grow inside the clarinets, but it tends to be on or near the keys. I have a... 8 year old Vito sitting in my room at home right now (that I haven't touched for years), and before I left to the University, I noticed it was growing mold, so I proceeded to rinse it all out. (It's been about a month since I've been home, so I wonder how much there is now...)

My wooden clarinet tends to grow some (not a lot) of mold under the screws; should this be a concern, and how should I get rid of it? I remember that my last teacher said there was "green stuff" growing under the screws, and we both thought it was from the (deteriorating) green silk swab that I had at the time, but now I'm sure it's mold. She asked me if I've ever sent the clarinet for a *cleaning* at the repair shop; when I think "cleaning," I think of putting the clarinet in soap and water. Obviously, that's not a good idea; how should I be "cleaning" this clarinet besides swabbing it after playing?

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My current equipment:
Ridenour Lyrique 576BC, Rico Reserve 4, Ridenour Hand Finished Mouthpiece, Luyben Ligature

Post Edited (2010-10-12 14:44)

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