Guest Roffensis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 As one lady organist once advised, milk is the finest to clean keys of Ivory, so now you know...... I thought I'd start an absolutely fascinating topic, one so very close to all of our hearts. Whatever you use, Jiffy and a Brilloz pad, Toilet duckness, Limescale remover, here is your chance to reveal all, it's paramount to know that our manuals are being taken utmost care of. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P DeVile Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Get a duster and dampen with some Meths. Wipe the keys, which will kill the grease from grubby organists fingers. Job done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roffensis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Get a duster and dampen with some Meths. Wipe the keys, which will kill the grease from grubby organists fingers. Job done!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't recommend full cream milk then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P DeVile Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 No No No......Meths tastes better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roffensis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 No No No......Meths tastes better <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Should I dilute the Metts with Yoghurt to add variety and interest? R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest delvin146 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Should I dilute the Metts with Yoghurt to add variety and interest? R <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lard and KY jelly seems to keep them supple and moist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fowler Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lard and KY jelly seems to keep them supple and moist <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The most important first job of any tuning visit was to clean the keys. Water or meths would normally do but if the console was cleaned up your tuning automatically seemed to be at least 25% better to the organist even if you had not had a chance to start the tuning before he came in and insisted on trying the organ. I am sure Peter DeVile, being a highly skilled tuner knows the importance of this. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lard and KY jelly seems to keep them supple and moist <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ================= I'll pass on the lard, thanks! My mother, God rest her soul, once cleaned the home-organ keys, organ-pedals and the bench with "Mr Sheen," and as I was practising for a concert, I was on fine form. I launched myself into the into Bonnet's "Etude de Concerte" (OMG....that's French isn't it?)....and it lasted about half-a-second; bouncing off the keys, head-butting the music-desk and then, in a state of re-coil, sliding sideways and landing on the organ-pedals. How she laughed! How I glared! I reckon the only thing worse would have been pure Glycerin. More to the point, I would clean plastic keys, car windscreens, brass plaques....in fact....most things, with "Cif" (formerly "Jif"), but as I have rosewood naturals on the organ I play, I tend to use wood-polish, and hope that I don't launch myself off the organ afterwards. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fowler Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 ================= I'll pass on the lard, thanks! My mother, God rest her soul, once cleaned the home-organ keys, organ-pedals and the bench with "Mr Sheen," and as I was practising for a concert, I was on fine form. I launched myself into the into Bonnet's "Etude de Concerte" (OMG....that's French isn't it?)....and it lasted about half-a-second; bouncing off the keys, head-butting the music-desk and then, in a state of re-coil, sliding sideways and landing on the organ-pedals. How she laughed! How I glared! I reckon the only thing worse would have been pure Glycerin. More to the point, I would clean plastic keys, car windscreens, brass plaques....in fact....most things, with "Cif" (formerly "Jif"), but as I have rosewood naturals on the organ I play, I tend to use wood-polish, and hope that I don't launch myself off the organ afterwards. MM <{POST_SNAPBACK}> At last, an organist who cleans his keys! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Dutfield Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lard and KY jelly seems to keep them supple and moist <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Indeed it does - but what about the keys...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Coram Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Indeed it does - but what about the keys...?! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Meths is a good one, as is just a bit damp (with water) rag or old bit of t-shirt. I have often wondered whether meths would have a deleterious effect on some key coverings so often don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Meths is a good one, as is just a bit damp (with water) rag or old bit of t-shirt. I have often wondered whether meths would have a deleterious effect on some key coverings so often don't use it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ==================== Are we allowed to use old "Carlo Curley - Organ Power!" T-shirts? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P DeVile Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I have often wondered whether meths would have a deleterious effect on some key coverings so often don't use it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A small amount of Meths on a cloth is fine, though too much can melt the glue underneath the ivories. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roffensis Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 At last, an organist who cleans his keys! FF <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mine are spotless. Like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roffensis Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 ==================== Are we allowed to use old "Carlo Curley - Organ Power!" T-shirts? MM <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No. Only on holy days. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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