Cleaning of the violin and bow

- during germ season

 

Cleaning-alcohol wipes can be used on 

• the chin rests and its brackets

• strings and fine tuners

• the frog and thumb leather on the bow

 

Alcohol wipes are ok if the wipe is not overly saturated by moisture on

• fingerboard and pegs

• the part of the bow stick where the fingers touch

 

Use dry microfiber cloth to clean 

• the wood body

 

Do not use alcohol wipes on 

• the instrument body 

• on the bow hair

 

Alcohol can be harmful to varnish and wood

 

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Clean your instrument occasionally. Don’t use cleaning alcohol to frequently.

After one thorough cleaning, make it a habit 

-    to always washing your hands before using your instrument