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Hi,
I work part time for a Piano Turner who restores and repairs as them as well.

It is easier to do if the keys be removed from the piano, but unless you really know what you are doing leave them alone.

If you can't remove the keys, move the piano over to a window were you can get full sun on the keys.

Buy yourself some peroxide. The type he gets is a lot stronger than the type you get from the pharmacists.

If you think you know were you can buy the stronger type go and buy some.

If the keys feel very smooth you will need to give them a light sanding with the finest grit sandpaper there is.

Next you wipe peroxide over the ivory then leave the keys in the sun for a while, you do this at least 3 times.

The reason why you do a light sanding is so the peroxide soaks in better.

regards from down under.

PS.
The light sanding does not harm the ivory. When finished give the keys a polish with a clean cloth. The next time you have your panio turned or repaired ask the Panio Turner if he has any spare ivory he can give you for your own repairs. If the Turner is like the guy I work for, he is sure to have lots of old ivory keys hanging around.

2006-11-19 18:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 2 1

Cleaning the Keys - Never use rubbing alcohol, bleach or other commercial cleaning products to clean your piano keys. Most of these products have ingredients that dry out the natural oils in your piano's ivory keys. Use a cleaning solution specially made for pianos, you can ask your dealer or piano technician for specific brands. Gently wipe the keys with a damp cloth and a little cleaning solution. You should only wipe the key tops and avoid moisture from reaching the sides of the keys. Wipe it dry immediately. In some cases, the dye used on the black keys might come off, so it is advisable to use different cloths for the white and black keys. Nowadays, real ivory is no longer widely used as it was back then. Instead, manufacturers use a special kind of plastic for the keys. You can use a damp cloth and a gentle soap to clean plastic keys.




Cleaning Ivory keys

Do not:

-Immerse in water
-Scrub with a brush or even a scouring pad
-Use any chemicals whatsoever, even washing up liquid can damage the precious surface.
-Do not spray with furniture polish
-Do not use air-freshener anywhere near the keys or piano.

Generally speaking, ivory should be gently wiped with a soft clean cloth. For stubborn marks or fingerprints (it is always a good idea to wash your hands before playing the instrument) use a mild non-coloured toothpaste on a damp cloth. Ensure that you rub gently and do not scrub. Rinse with fresh milk with another lint-free cloth and buff well.

Leave the piano open on sunny days so that the keys will stay bleached and will not turn yellow. Keys that are badly discoloured or stained must be scraped and recovered by a professional piano cleaner.

2006-11-19 14:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by ladyw900ldriver 5 · 2 2

Ok this might sound odd but I collect vintage toys and have actually used whitening toothpaste to clean them and have had good results

2016-03-19 11:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

OK This may sound foolish but if it is real ivory, To keep them shiny rub the keys gently with toothpaste and a soft cloth. rinse with milk and then buff with a fresh cloth. Afterwards to keep them shiny use a dab of yogurt on a soft cotton cloth to clean them.

2006-11-19 16:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by manofnomeanz 2 · 0 2

I have heard of buffing & toothpaste (not the gel) on the white keys.

2006-11-19 17:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0 3

have you tried whitening toothpaste?

2006-11-19 15:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 2 3

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