Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2018-02-21 22:53
Dibbs, per the O.P.: "I applied a generous amount to my clarinet ..." That sounds more than "a bit" to me.
I respect "The Doctor's" expertise as to what mineral oil can do to a wooden clarinet bore.
The baking soda (a mild alkali), white vinegar (a mild acid) and dishwasher detergent wherein only "the bubbles" were to be applied per the linked article, were all to be applied very sparingly, again, per the article.
"They are all far more likely to damage the instrument..." I would appreciate it if you would provide some sort of reference material as this is a statement of fact rather than an opinion.
Right now, from my perspective, it's up to "aread" (Alex) to decide what he wants to do.
I'm not a chemist nor am I a wood specialist, so before I write any technical response, I do my homework, type my opinions or statements, then provide reference material when I deem it necessary.
I don't mind posters disagreeing with me, after all, I'm human and I do make mistakes from time to time.
It would be wonderful if "The Doctor" or even Dr. Alseg would join this discussion. I always like hearing from people whom I consider to be "true experts".
More comments from anybody are also always welcome.
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