getting dirt off the soundboard

[MITC...@aol.com]

Any suggestions on how to clean dirt off the gurdy soundboard? My gurdy has had an especially dusty week and was already pretty grungy.

 

Mitch Gordon

Guerneville, California, US

[Augusto de Ornellas Abreu]

Wouldn't a soft brush (like those big ones that women use for makeup) work for that?

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[MITC...@aol.com]

Some of the dirt is a bit impacted. Are there any wood-cleaning liquids that can be used, or are these a bad idea?

 

Mitch G.

[Jon Lucas]

A light rub with a rag moistened with furniture polish, like the Old
English brand, should do the job. Added bonus: Your Gurdy will smell
like lemon oil! :)

On Aug 8, 3:02 pm, MITCHG...@aol.com wrote:
> Some of the dirt is a bit impacted. Are there any wood-cleaning liquids  
> that can be used, or are these a bad idea?
>
> Mitch G.
>
> In a message dated 8/8/2011 2:59:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
>

> augusto.ornel...@gmail.com writes:
>
> Wouldn't  a soft brush (like those big ones that women use for makeup) work
> for  that?
>

> On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 6:55 PM, <_MITCHG...@aol.com_

[Martin Lodahl]

Being an old string player, I just use a violin-cleaning solution, like "Fiddle Bright," and a soft cloth.

    - Martin

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[donvlax]

I use Hill violin cleaner/polish and a soft microfiber cloth. I would
NOT use furniture polish on a good hurdy gurdy. It would dull the
tone. When in doubt, ask the maker.

[George Leverett-Altarwind Hurdy Gurdies]

I remember reading somewhere that Lemon oil / Orange oil softens the glue in
joints (causing creeping joints, if the joint is under tension). Definitely
to be avoided.

Cheers
George

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