Piano Care
Ensures Longer Life!
Piano to last for a very long time, and also to maintain its new looks.
The piano is an expensive instrument as well!
To ensure that your piano stays in a good shape for a very long time and to retain its external looks, you need to carry out piano cleaning and piano maintenance activities on a regular basis.
There are some other factors as well which you need to consider, to make sure there is no degradation in its performance over time.
Piano Care – Things to Do!
Here are some useful suggestions on piano care!
You may need to buy a few piano accessories to carry out some of the piano cleaning activities.
Implement these piano care tips and your Piano should be fine for a very long time.
Find a Safe Place
To begin with, you will need to find a good place for your Piano! Pianos should not be near a fireplace, vent or in locations that have a draft.
Make sure there is not any heavy object directly above your piano which may give way any time.
Avoid Hot and Cold Conditions!
Avoid exposing your piano to extreme cold or hot conditions. Keep it away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat/cold air.
Make sure there are no major temperature fluctuations around your piano.
Avoid Excessive Moisture or Dryness!
If the city where you live has excessive moisture or has a very dry climate, it may affect the performance of your piano in the long run.
Check with your local piano shops if you would need a dehumidifier or an air-conditioner.
Piano Cleaning – Do it Regularly!
Piano cleaning on a regular basis, at least once a month, is essential to maintain its appearance and to avoid dust and dirt build up.
Avoid household furniture polishes or cleaning products - It can ruin your piano's finish, and affect the strings, tuning pins and action parts.
Use a proper Piano polish instead!
To clean the keys, use a lightly damp cloth or a feather duster for cleaning. To go to every nook and corner, use a paintbrush to clean the keys.
Need Regular Piano Tuning
Since acoustic pianos go out of tune over a period of time, you need to get your piano tuned regularly, say once in every 6 months!
If you are moving to a new house, get it tuned after you move as the piano is very likely to go out of tune while moving.
Summary
The piano is a beautiful instrument and a worthwhile investment. To ensure that it stays in good shape for a long time and to retain its external looks, you need to carry out piano cleaning activities on a regular basis. The information provided here should help you do that.
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