How to wash a trombone and pack it away

Washing a trombone then packing it for the summer (or for a period of time) is a big deal. When you open it back up, you want to make sure its safe and doesn't get dented.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bath tub
• dish soap
• towel
• trombone snake

1. Put a towel on the bath tub and put you're trombone on top. Remember to take apart your trombone before putting it in the tub.

2. Fill it up so its above the bell. Use lukewarm water.

3. Take out gentle dish soap (I use dawn). Then let it soak for ten minutes. Then wipe off any oil and grease left on the trombone.

4. 
    
   trombone 2

   Then run your trombone snake through and clean the mouthpiece. Oil the slide after the horn is dry.

Tips & Warnings

• DO NOT use hot water, or it will lick the covering right off. If you feel the water is too warm, don't be afraid to make the water colder.