[Harp-L] Re: New Kaboom/MAAS for stainless steel reeds?

[Jim Crutchfield <jdcrutch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't tried MAAS or Kaboom, but you all might consider trying 
Simichrome, http://www.simichrome-polish.com/.  I haven't used it on my 
harps yet, but it's great for cleaning up the chrome and nickel on old 
hand tools (one of my hobbies).  Just smear a tiny dab on with your 
finger, wipe with a soft cloth, and presto!  The manufacturer says it's 
"perfect for chrome, silver, brass, gold, copper, pewter, aluminum, 
magnesium, stainless steel, even Plexiglas."

But on second thought, do we really want to use /any/ polish or 
heavy-duty cleanser on harmonica reeds?  All that stuff is at least an 
irritant and maybe toxic; and it's bound to leave some residue for you 
to suck into your mouth.  Over time I'd imagine you'd get a fairly 
appreciable dose in the mucous membranes.  Isn't a good cleaning with 
alcohol enough?

Jim Crutchfield
Long Island City, NY

> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:16:26 EDT
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> Subject: [Harp-L] Subject: Re: New Kaboom/MAAS for stainless steel
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> Since I've been extolling the virtues of MAAS for eons, now...I was about
> to mention it again as a response to Michael, but Winslow's just done it for
>   me.
>
> Glad to see you coming over to 'the dark side', Winslow ;)
>
> Elizabeth
>
> PS to those who haven't yet tried it: I still use the oldstyle MAAS  tube
> so don't know yet if the newer lavender scented or liquid version works as
> well as the product I've been using since 2005. Here's a link:  the tube
> shown at the top is the 'old style' one and is usually still available at local
>   stores such as CVS&  Walgreens.
>