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 Disinfecting techniques
Author: Dan Shusta 
Date:   2020-03-12 21:18

Now that the coronavirus has been officially declared a pandemic (especially deadly to the elderly), I began to wonder how players disinfect their reeds, mouthpieces, metal ligatures, and the clarinet instrument itself.

This pandemic virus can "float" in the air and can remain alive on surfaces for up to 2 to 3 days depending upon the surface. So, even though you may be washing your hands several times per day for 20 seconds, IMO, there is always the chance your fingers will touch something where the virus is residing.

I also began to wonder if players normally disinfect their new reeds. Or do you believe that new reeds don't need to be disinfected?

Although the following article concerns disinfecting techniques for the entire instrument after being sick, I believe it still offers very useful information.

http://jennyclarinet.com/2018/04/how-to-disinfect-your-clarinet-after-youve-been-sick/

Please allow me to restate what you have probably already heard or read so many times: DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE DIRECTLY WITH YOUR FINGERS OR HAND!

I have a roll of toilet paper on my desk. Whenever I feel the urge to rub my nose, eyelids, or any other part of my face, I simply tear off one segment of the toilet paper, place it between my finger and face and rub to relieve the itch. I immediately toss the paper into the garbage.

I appreciate your comments.



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