This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Hi Barbara, I don't use Lysol either, and so perhaps I'm not one to talk. However, = I can only imagine that it leaves a gummy residue if not thoroughly = wiped away. (I *think* it contains not only an antiseptic but also a = detergent.) I'm generally skeptical of any "cleaning" product that is = applied but not washed away (like "hand sanitizer" -- ick). I would = think that any Lysol that makes its way between the keys (especially = when they are rather liberally soaked) is sure to have some effect on = the front rail punchings and eventually migrate into the bushings, = gumming them up with regular use of the product. (Can you imagine a = piano teacher spraying down her keyboard between students?!) Also, I = would think the moisture wouldn't be really nice for the keysticks, = keyframe, and keybed, and it might do funny things to the ivory. = Perhaps I'm being overly cautious, but I'm of the school that if in = doubt... don't. Personally, I see nothing wrong with a moist cloth to = clean the keys and a handwashing before playing to avoid soiling the = keys. Dunno... I wouldn't do it to *my* piano! ;-) Peace, Sarah PS For the piano teacher concerned about germ control and liability, a = box of latex gloves for the students... Or perhaps the piano = manufacturers could design a fallboard to sterilize the keys with UV or = ionizing radiation when closed. LOL! ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Barbara Richmond=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:26 PM Subject: Re: Lysol on keys! Umm....I've never bought or used Lysol--though I understand it's = supposed to kill germs or something. What's in it that will hurt the = keys (or the finish of the piano)? Bleach? Looking forward to enlightenment on the subject, Barbara Richmond, RPT somewhere near Peoria, IL ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Sarah Fox=20 To: Pianotech=20 Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:00 PM Subject: Re: Lysol on keys! Hi Joe, They have money invested in that advertisement. I guarantee they = won't pull it! Been there, done that, for far less expensive ads that = had far more serious negative consequences.. When I saw the woman spray Lysol on the keys, I let out an audible = gasp, and everybody else in the room chuckled. I think they appreciated = this was a bad idea too. HOPEFULLY at least 50% of your clients will = instinctively know better. Peace, Sarah ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Joe Garrett=20 To: pianotech=20 Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:48 AM Subject: Re: Lysol on keys! I suggest that you do, as I have just done: contact lysol and give = em' a what for! If techs, from the list, do it, they'll pull the ad, = (hopefully!) Sheesh! Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/ca/76/ff/9b/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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