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Re: Wood cleaning question

Author: JRC
Date: 2013-10-14 14:36

I was told not to use any product that leaves residue on the surface, such as Lemon Pledge and most of the furniture cleaning products. This made sense to me. I was also told to use something that would be absorbed by the wood and keep it moisturized. Absorption layer is typically very small, probably under mm but it will prevent soft cells of the wood from disintegrating from lack of moisture. Very old dry instrument often shows the grain of the wood when it loses the soft cells. That is what we want to prevent. Most professional techs do mot recommend oiling the outer surface as it will screw up pads. But I have oiled inside and out on old instruments I bought and leave it oiled for couple of weeks, of course after taking all pads out. It needed thorough cleaning before reinstalling the pads. So what oil to use?

I have heard many different opinions. I am not sure which one to believe. But all do not seem to disagree on using almond oil. The purer the better, the lighter the better. I also have heard use of olive oil and liquid laniolin. I used sweet almond oil. I hope that helps.

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