[Harp-L] Re: Cleaning my harmonicas

[patpowers <patpowers@xxxxxxx>]

I use an ultrasonic "jewelry" cleaner, with hot water and a little IMS-2 sanitizing solution, then rinse them in hot water and tap/blow dry.  The IMS-2 (Roman numeral 2 actually) is a sanitizer used in the food service industry to clean ice makers and beverage dispensing equipment. It is non-toxic and leaves no aftertaste or residue like alcohol can.

Depending on use, I occasionaly take my harps apart and clean the reed plates with Brasso - nothing works better on brass - then clean all the parts in the ultrasonic filled with the hot IMS-2 solution, pat dry, and re-assemble.

Whatever chemicals or solution you prefer, the ultrasonic is the way to go.  It cleans well without the risk of damage.


Keep Harpin'!
Pat Powers

----- 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.