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Tenor1

The ivory keys on a relatives piano need a bit of a clean. The join between the lower and upper key is showing. A friend suggested using white spirit? I think this could be a bit harsh. Could anyone out there give me some tips? Cheers

Gill the Piano · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:09 pm Post subject:

Just a smear of Fairy Liquid (other washing up liquids are available...) on a barely damp cloth. You could use Duraglit for really stubborn stains, (grief, I sound like an advert) but that will take the shine off the ivory. As for the join; it shows that it's real ivory!

Barrie Heaton · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject:

Tenor1 · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject:

To be honest she has given me the piano it is a 5'3" ish 1920's Thurmer grand, re-strung 17 year ago (Heller Bass & Roslau treble) and Renner hammers - great condition throughout but the keys are a bit grubby. Thank you both very much for you help

longbow · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:36 am Post subject:

For the general cleaning of all keys you could use Key Brite from the Cory-Care range distributed by Heckschers.

Tenor1 · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

Have ordered some key brite thanks