[Harp-L] How often should I clean my harmonica?

[Steve]

Give them a good rinse through under lukewarm water after every playing session, then give them a good shake and leave them out of their cases to dry overnight. For plastic-combed harps only!  If you do this you won't need to use any other fancy cleaning methods. It's worked for me for thirty years!  

> On 19 Oct 2016, at 21:41, Bob Marsolais <bob at xxxxx> wrote:
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> I'm a newbie to the harmonica and I tend to slobber a lot into my harp while I practice.  I tap my harp on my knee several times after each use, but I'm sure its not pristine after tapping.  My 4 harps are either Lee Oskar or Seydels  and have plastic combs. How often should I clean them.  I'm thinking of getting an ultrasonic cleaner to minimize risk to the reeds, but what liquid should I use?  Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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> Thanks, Bob
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