Recently I have received inquiries from piano tuning students as to the safety of cleaning pianos. There have been concerns about the use of DDT insecticide to protect pianos from insect larva damage. Also some concerns about molds and fungi that might be present in pianos that have been neglected for long periods of time. How concerned should we as technicians be about such things? Should we take special precautions when cleaning pianos? How big a threat is the Honta Virus found in mouse droppings to the health of piano technicians? Don Mitchell, Emil Fries School
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