Hammer Softeners

[Elian Degen]

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Very Interesting,
I have been carrying a research on this subject, I tried fabric softener a
long time ago and I had both results, so got to the bottom of the matter.
one of the reasons for hammer and dampers to harden is that they loose their
natural oils, Fabric softener is nothing else than a very light natural oil
mixed with a chemical agent in an emulsion what eventually rusts the
strings, and hardens again is not the oil,
but the chemical used, that doesn´t happen when you wash, because the
chemical agent will dilute in water and the only thing left is a very small
amount of oil. I had good results diluting "Lanolin" 1 part in ten in
thinner or benzene or you could search for any fast drying solvent which
won´t leave residue. Once its dry I steam it, that way you you are returning
natural oil to the fabric and steaming it gives it fluffiness.

That is my comment

Elian Degen Piano Tuner and Technician Caracas, Venezuela