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A good rule of thumb while cleaning ivory keys is not to use any liquid, chemicals or soaps. If you can, try to wear white cotton gloves while you are cleaning so you don\u2019t get any of the dirt or oils from your hands onto the keys.<\/p>\n
If you are gentle and cautious, use a very fine steel wool pad to scrub one key at a time. Emphasis on “very fine.” Any other texture could scratch the keys and ruin their condition. If this is the method that you choose, we suggest consulting with a professional<\/a>\u00a0beforehand.<\/p>\n One unconventional mean of preventing yellowing is moving the piano into the\u00a0sunlight, where the sun has direct access to the keys. Typically with sun exposure, the coloring won\u2019t fade but it will prevent any further discoloring to the keys. A good rule of thumb while cleaning ivory keys is not to use any liquid.<\/p>\n Another option to use is a white vinyl eraser. Don’t scrub too harshly and focus on one key at a time. Make sure to wipe off the excess eraser pieces so they don\u2019t dissolve into the keys.<\/p>\n Plastic keys are opposite of ivory keys, meaning you can use gentle cleaning solutions to whiten the keys.<\/p>\n One of the easiest methods is to mix a couple of drops of dish soap into a damp white washcloth and wipe the keys down with a soft cloth, from top to bottom and not side to side.<\/p>\n It is crucial that there isn\u2019t excess water on the rag so that the water doesn’t overflow into the keys. You also want to use a white washcloth because any coloring can transfer to the plastic or ivory keys.<\/p>\n For more aggressive stains or fingerprint marks on your piano keys, you can use a water and vinegar solution. Disinfect using 3 parts filtered water and 1 part white vinegar.<\/p>\n No matter what cleaning method you choose for your plastic keys, if you have a cover for your keys make sure that you leave it open. Doing so will help with proper ventilation,<\/a> especially\u00a0with the smell of vinegar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n West Coast Piano Moving & Storage has provided quality piano services in the Pacific Northwest since 2004.<\/p>\nPlastic<\/h3>\n
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