Things You'll Need:
- Acoustic Guitars
- Guitar Cases
- Guitar Polish
- Guitar Stands
- Cloth Diapers
- Camel-hair Paintbrushes
- Cotton Cloth
- Dust Cloths
- Feather Dusters
- Furniture Polishes
- Polishing Cloths
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Step 1
Dust under the strings and under the bridge with a feather duster, soft cotton cloth or a clean, cotton diaper.
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Step 2
Wipe the strings after playing to prevent the buildup of grime. Otherwise, the natural oil and sweat on your fingers will cause the strings to become dull over time.
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Step 3
Use a small, camel-hair paintbrush to dust the bridge and pickup areas.
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Step 1
Blow excess dust off the wood.
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Step 2
Gently rub the guitar with a dust cloth.
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Step 3
If dullness persists, use a soft cloth to rub furniture or guitar polish on the body of the guitar.
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Step 1
Store your guitar in its case whenever you are not playing.
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Step 2
Keep your guitar out of direct sunlight.
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Step 3
Keep your guitar in a room with 45 percent to 55 percent humidity, a level that is also comfortable for humans.
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Step 4
Avoid exposing your guitar to extremes of temperature.








Comments
Anonymous said
on 3/2/2006 A good way to clean an electric guitar is by wiping it down with Spray 'n' Wipe and using a lint-free cloth. Also, scrubbing your frets and pickups with steel wool helps them sound clearer, but be careful not to scratch the wood on the board itself.
After you've scrubbed the metal parts of your guitar with steel wool, rubbing them with a small amount of fresh Coca-Cola helps them stay nice and shiny, just try not to leave any on there.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Silicone polishes such as Pledge will make your guitar extremely difficult to refinish.