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If you must leave your harp in the car, park in the shade with the windows cracked. Too much heat is not good for the finish and the glue joints can start to fail.then you have a BIG problem. If you live in a very humid area, consider running a dehumidifier in the summer and a humidifier in the winter.Ĩ - Do not leave your harp in a hot car. Your harp will be much happier if the temperature is as constant as possible.
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When using this, spray the polish on the dry cloth first, then use the cloth on the harp.ħ - Keep your harp out of direct sunlight, away from air-conditioning or heating vents. NEVER spray polish (or anything else) directly on the harp. *Lyon & Healy Polish at The active cleaning agent in L&H polish is mineral spirits, used in most high quality furniture polishes.įor Salvi harps with polyurethane finishes, use Penthouse Polish** in a pump-spray bottle. The Lyon & Healy Polish works for ALL L&H harps-new & older style as well as the Salvi Harps. Recommended for cleaning are both the Lyon & Healy* or Salvi Harp Polishes**. If any dirt does NOT wipe off with a dry cloth, forget it!! It’s always better to be safe than sorry! Do NOT try and polish the brass/metal action plate. Do NOT use lemon wax, Pledge or other cleaners that can destroy the finish. NEVER USE: lemon oil on matte or satin finished harps. Weinman’s Lemon oil can also be used for glossy finished harps. Another preferred lubricant for the finish is Johnson Paste Wax. To clean any gilded areas – dust only.no rubbing!!ĭO USE: Harp polishes specifically made by Lyon & Healy or Salvi. Then go over it with a fresh soft cloth, removing any polish and rubbing for a lustrous shine. Repeat over all wood parts of the harp and non-gilded areas. (Handi Wipes or micro fiber cloth from Costco are also recommended) Rub a smallish area of about one by two feet in size. Apply a small amount (about the size of a dime) of polish to a soft cloth.
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If the area turns dark and grey, the finish may already be worn through.best to contact a professional at this point.Ħ - The best way to clean and prevent dirt and grime from building up over time is to POLISH THE WOOD of your harp occasionally (yearly is fine), avoiding the strings, brass plate and the gold or gilded areas. This method works best on modern harps and not the older harps with the French style polish/finish. Follow with a clean damp cloth to remove any soap residue, then a dry cloth so the harp is completely dry. Follow with a soft dry cloth.įor really stubborn dirt, you can add a very small amount of mild dish soap to the water to rub off the dirt. Wet the cloth with warm water and wring out any excess water so there is no dripping. Tips #5 & #6 should help to prevent this.ĥ - For the buildup of grease, dirt and oils (especially on the rims or edges of the sounding board or wherever the hands rest or a bare knee contacts the harp), use a soft damp cloth.
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The use of polish may help to remove or lessen the discoloration, but the oils from our skin contact can slowly erode the finish. Note that over many years, fabric dyes can leave a mark where your knee contacts the back of the harp. Dust these areas with a soft cloth after playing. Dirt and grime can build up on the sounding board, along the edge where hands touch or rest and where bare knees contact the harp. Brushes are available from Lyon & Healy Harps or other harp suppliers.Ĥ - Removing Dirt & Oily Grime. The brush is also great for cleaning areas that are hard to get into-such as between the carvings and where the base & board meet at the bottom of the column. It will keep the dust from collecting on the disks. Buttons and sequins can also do damage.so be mindful about what you wear.Ģ - Dust the harp regularly with a soft flannel cloth (Handi-Wipes work well too), wherever dust can collect, such as the sounding board, base, crown, and neck.ģ - Dust disks and outside action areas with a semi-stiff stencil brush or a soft bristle brush. Remove jewelry or watches that can scratch the finish, especially on your right arm. The moisture in the cream is not good for the strings. Do not use hand cream or lotion immediately before playing. There are three things that harpists can do to clean and preserve the finish on their harps: Prevention – Attention – Lubrication (the cleaning of high contact areas).īelow are some detailed suggestions of how and what to do, as well as what not to do.ġ- Wash your hands before you play. 2015Ĭleaning and Preserving the Beauty of your Harp’s FinishĪ special thank you to Linda Rollo for editing this article and to the following Harp Technicians who helped with the information presented below: Peter Wiley, Karen Rokos, Stephen Hartman, Steve Moss and Mike Lewis. This article first appeared in the ‘San Francisco-Bay Area’ AHS Chapter newsletter - Nov. By Karen Gottlieb, Harpist and Member of the Lyon & Healy/Salvi Technicians Guild