How to Keep Synthesizer Keys Clean From Oil Build Up
One of the great things about keyboard synthesizers is how low-maintenance they are. As long as you don't spill anything, bang anything too hard and don't suffer a power surge, your synthesizer should stay in top shape for years. One of the only things you do need to do is to keep the keys clean. Too much dust and skin oil can make the keys look dirty or yellowed and eventually make them stick.
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Things You'll Need
- Soft cloths Water Soap Cotton swabs Rubbing alcohol Dust jacket Keyboard case
Instructions
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Wash your hands with soap and water before you play, and vigorously rub them dry on a towel. Even if your hands are clean, they can have excessive oil and dead skin, which can build up on the keyboard.
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Wipe the keys clean every time you use the instrument. Run a fine cloth such as an eye glass cloth from the back to the front of each key. You can do several keys at once if you want--the important thing is to give the keyboard a quick cleaning after every time to stop oil build up.
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Clean the keys before you playI you have not used the instrument in more than a couple days or if your room is very dusty. Dust mixed with the oil on your fingers can stick to the keys and get stuck between them. You can also avoid this problem by covering your keyboard with a dust jacket or putting it away in its case after each playing.
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Thoroughly clean your keyboard at least once a month. Mix a drop or two of dish soap into a bowl of water and dip a soft cloth into it. Wring the cloth out until it is only slightly damp and carefully wipe each key individually. Dry the keys with another soft cloth.
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Detail your keys about once a month. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and run it along the edge of the key. Be sure to clean the back, front and sides so that no dirt or oil is left. Change swabs when the one you are using starts to look gray.
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Tips & Warnings
It isn't really necessary to clean your keyboard every time. The advantage is that it builds a routine. If you remember to clean your keyboard each time you play, you will never forget to clean it for weeks.
Be careful that your cloth is only slightly damp. If it is dripping water, it can fry your keyboard!
