Caring For Your Piano Part 1So you’ve got your new piano, and you’re eager to start learning how to play. But if you’re like most people, then your piano has been a serious financial investment. As such, you’re going to need to learn how to maintain your beautiful new musical instrument before it’s too late. Which is why this article is all about caring and maintaining your new piano. If you want your piano to last you for many years, then you need to know how to clean and look after it. With this in mind, we have prepared a few tips to help you with the key aspects of maintenance when it comes to pianos. |
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The first thing you need to learn is how to clean the keys of your piano. You will need to use a special cleaning solution designed for pianos. If you use any other kind of commercial cleaning products, you can damage the keys (if they’re ivory, that is). Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the key. It goes without saying that you should only clean the top surface of the key. You don’t need to clean the sides. It’s best to avoid using any cleaning product on the sides, and simply dust over them. Depending on the keys of your piano, the color of the black keys may wipe off slightly while you’re cleaning them. If this is the case, you should use a different cloth for the white and black keys. |