Re: [Harp-L] Cleaning my harmonicas

[Steve <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

If you use a toothbrush or similar to clean reedplates, absolutely ensure that you brush in one direction only, from rivet to tip. You've been warned! 

> On 14 Jul 2014, at 20:14, "Jerry Deall" <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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 
>