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Basic rules of piano care
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Basic rules of piano care
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Keep your piano clean. Keep the keyboard covered when not in use to prevent
dust from accumulating. Clean keys by occasionally wiping them with a damp
cloth and drying them immediately. If accumulated debris can't be removed
with a damp cloth, try wiping the cloth on a bar of mild soap or moisten
with dishwashing detergent before wiping. Do not use chemicals or solvents
to clean piano keys. Call a qualified piano technician to remove anything
from the keys you can't wipe away
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To maintain the piano's finish, you may wipe the case with a damp cotton
cloth to remove fingerprints, or polish with a reliable emulsion-type,
water-based solution following the manufacturer's instructions. Avoid aerosol
spray polishes that contain silicone. Your technician may suggest a specific
brand name.
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The maintenance of the inner working of the piano and regulation should
be left to a qualified piano technician. Resist dusting the inside of your
piano, oiling the moving parts, or using moth or insect repellents. Your
piano technician will take care of all internal problems
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Try to maintain a fairly consistent temperature and humidity control in
the room where your piano is placed. It's important to keep your piano
away from a heating register in winter, an air conditioning vent in the
summer, a fireplace, a frequently opened window or outside door, and direct
sunlight.
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Play your piano regularly. A disadvantage to idle pianos, assuming they
also suffer a service lapse, is that a detrimental condition or environment
can't be identified, and an escalating problem can result in damage that
might not have occurred with regular service. Tuning a piano after years
of not having been tuned often requires a pitch raise. As a piano ages,
it may begin to develop more major problems which your technician can help
you assess.
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Keep all drinks and standing liquid containers off the piano. Should spilled
water reach the action, notify you piano technician immediately. In many
case, once liquids are spilled, the damage is irreversible which is why
prevention is the safest rule to follow.
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Select a piano technician with care. It's not only important that the service
person be competent to perform tuning, regulation and repairs, but also
that the person be someone you feel comfortable calling with questions
concerning your piano's performance. Hiring a expert Piano Technician who
is committed to comprehensive service for your piano, and not just an occasional
tuning, is your best assurance.
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Do not perform repairs yourself. Though a problem may appear easy to solve
(such as replacing a loose key ivory), a qualified technician will have
the proper tools and parts to make repairs quickly and correctly. It's
important to remember that unsuccessful amateur repairs are usually much
more expensive to fix than the initial problem and may decrease the value
of your instrument.
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Use only a professional piano mover to move your piano. You will avoid
injury to yourself, your instrument, and your home.
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