Re: [Harp-L] Cleaning my harmonicas

[Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jackson, 
Here's my routine: 
First I separate harps I play a lot from the less frequent ones. 
The less frequent ones get a a few 5 min cycles in the ultrasonic w/ very hot water, then I tap as much water out as I can before it all re-dries. Non wood combs only of course. 

Frequently used harps come completely apart. 
Combs (wood) brushed w/ a moist soft toothbrush (I don't want to get these very wet). 
Combs non-wood (composite, plastic etc.) and cover plates, get a good wash w/ the tooth brush under hot running water, set on a towel to dry 
Reed Plates (and tarnished covers) I use Barkeeper Friend (powder), wet the plate, dip wet brush into powder and gently clean a way. 
Rinse really well put on towel til dry, reassemble and plink/set reeds, etc. before I put the covers on. 

Hope to see you at SPAH this year. 

Thanks Jerry, 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Jackson Kincheloe" <jacksonkincheloe@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 12:20:54 PM 
Subject: [Harp-L] Cleaning my harmonicas 

What are people's favorite ways to clean their diatonic harps? I use a 
toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste, and wonder if there is a 
better way. 

Thanks. 

-------------Jackson