Re: [Harp-L] Cleaning my harmonicas

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

For a more extreme take on harmonica cleaning (along with a reference to Douglas Tate's relaxed approach misattributed to me) check out Jason Ricci's Youtube cleaning video:

How to Clean a Harmonica (Mongoose free method!)

http://youtu.be/E3RwSiMEQvg

One caveat: The Kaboom he used to use has changed formula (and also contains a lot of chemicals you may not care to inhale).

Winslow Yerxa
President, SPAH, the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica
Producer, the Harmonica Collective
Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
            Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
            Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
Resident Expert, bluesharmonica.com
Instructor, Jazzschool Community Music School


> On Jul 12, 2014, at 11:20 AM, Jackson Kincheloe <jacksonkincheloe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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