[Harp-L] Re: Bar Keepers Friend

[pneupco2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I have a question about the suitability of things like ‘The Bart Keeper’s
Friend’ as well as other, similar products. These things contain, if
I’m not mistaken, a mild acid. Some people use vinegar and salt. This
stuff will clean brass easily, but being an acid, it also etches the
brass.  Ammonia will do the same thing to brass. That’s how Brasso
works (in addition to the powdered pumice that’s in it). Etching
removes metal. Will this change the tuning? I would think twice before
using any of these products for cleaning reed plates or the reeds, or
only use it on the coverplates.
Paul N.


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