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Mold on clarinet and storage advice

Author: Nek
Date: 2026-01-29 16:52
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I live in a small, old appartement with bad heating and relatively high humidity. In Winter, there is sometimes small mold-spots on random objects like leather boots, walls or the underside of my desk. To prevent my clarinet from being affected by this, i store it in the room with the best heating, away from outer walls, heaters and windows (to avoid temperature fluctuations). I currently play only occasionly, so i dont take it out of the case often. Today i discovered mold spots on the Bell (Photo attatched). The other parts, cork, pads and insides dont seem to be affected (visually). Now i have a couple of Questions:

1. Whats the best way to clean this? Its only a little, so can i just wipe it of or how is the most effective way to do it without damaging the wood and without it coming back? I found someone suggesting 3% Hydrogen peroxide, but im afraid to damage something.

2. What can i do to avoid this recurring? I already store it at the best place i have access to. I dont like this appartement and it is certainly not healthy, but i cant change atm. Would it be an idea to put silica gel into the case?

If anyone has experience with this kind of problem, tips or other ideas, it would be very helpful
Thanks

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Re: Mold on clarinet and storage advice

Author: m1964
Date: 2026-01-29 19:38

Lemon oil is good for cleaning wood.
A humidifier pack inside the case should help.

Check this thread again later- hopefully you will get another reply.

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