[pianotech] Cleaning cast iron frame

[Rob McCall]

Doug,

So how do you administer the chemicals? Have you used it in and around tuning pins? If so, how do you mop up the spray and dirt removal most effectively?

I've had some dirty pianos I've cleaned but I'm hesitant to use such a strong chemical around sensitive components. 

Regards, Rob McCall 

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On Mar 9, 2012, at 10:10, Douglas Gregg <classicpianodoc at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have found a terrific cleaning agent that takes off all the grime
> and tar and nicotine in seconds and can be done in the piano. Use Dow
> scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner. I recently used it on a Chickering
> with such grime and corruption, cat vomit, and mouse dirt that  I
> nearly junked the piano. It cleaned up so well, the plate does not
> need re-bronzing. I have been using this for about 3 years. It can be
> used on any part of the piano except the action. I can't recommend it
> more.
> 
> Doug Gregg
> Classic Piano Doc
> Southold, NY
> 
> From: lim hock seng <limhseng at gmail.com>
> To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Thu, Mar 8, 2012 4:27 pm
> Subject: [pianotech] Cleaning cast iron frame
> 
> 
> Hi,
> Apologies to ask this basic question again.
> 1. After removing strings from the plate, what is a safe way to clean
> the grease and grim on the plate without scarring it?
> Thanks!
> Lim
>