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 Re: Cleaning a Wooden Clarinet?
Author: jasperbay 
Date:   2010-10-12 15:33

I agree, its 'verdigris', not mold. Forms when copper/brass is in contact with oily wood, leather, etc. Its not harmful to humans, but the copper (green tint) probably keeps mold, algae, etc. from growing, might even be beneficial!

Just scrub it off with an old toothbrush and/or toothpick. Careful of the pads. Use a drop of almond or bore oil with the toothbrush to spruce up the wood at the same time. Again, don't touch the pads if you can help it.

Clark G. Sherwood

Post Edited (2010-10-12 15:38)
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