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Re: Cleaning my clarinet without murdering it

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-07-29 17:33

If you have used oil or any kind of polish on the joints, degrease all the toneholes with alcohol as well as gently cleaning the pads to be sure they're not contaminated.

Use denatured alcohol (isopropyl or methylated spirits) on a cotton bud (Q-tip). You can use lighter fluid (naphtha) as that too won't harm the pads nor wood. Alcohol is safe for use on plastics, but don't use loads.

Do not use solvents (acetone, toluene or trichloroethane) on plastic clarinets.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2017-07-29 17:36)

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