tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post5352547442540886811..comments2023-08-22T05:04:37.436-05:00Comments on fingerprints on the Glass: Tickling The Ivoryandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12557609279509341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post-20089256843897853652009-06-24T22:45:18.380-05:002009-06-24T22:45:18.380-05:00Wow, lucky you to get it free and lucky you that y...Wow, lucky you to get it free and lucky you that your sweet husband and friend got it moved. It's gorgeous.<br /><br />I loved reading your Fathers Day post...very sweet.<br /><br />I've already used my $tarbuck$ gift card. Yum oh! Thanks again.<br /><br />Love your new header photo!<br /><br />Hugs!<br />KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post-85363144792874575212009-06-24T17:35:49.518-05:002009-06-24T17:35:49.518-05:00This is what you do...
Step 1...Clean ivory piano...This is what you do...<br /><br />Step 1...Clean ivory piano keys regularly by gently wiping them with a soft clean cloth. Occasionally wipe them with a weak solution of vinegar and warm water. If you start this practice with a new piano and always wash your hands before playing it, this should be all you need to do to keep the keys from getting dirty.<br /><br />Step 2'''Squeeze a small amount of a mild non-colored toothpaste onto a damp lint free cloth, and gently rub the piano keys if they have light stains or dirty fingerprints on them.<br /><br />Step 3...After gently rubbing in the toothpaste, wipe the keys clean with a second lint free cloth that has been dipped in fresh milk. Use the milk to rinse the toothpaste off the keys without using any harmful chemicals that discolor the ivory. <br /><br />Step 4...Give the piano keys a few minutes to air dry, and then buff them with a clean lint free cloth.<br /><br />Step 5...Keep the piano closed to protect the keys from dust and dirt. However it's a good idea to open it occasionally on sunny days; the light will help the keys stay bleached and prevent yellowing.<br /><br />I knew there was something to do with toothpaste, but I wasn't sure what. So, I looked it up for you.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699862913139313405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post-68778344033683724882009-06-24T17:29:37.789-05:002009-06-24T17:29:37.789-05:00I love having my piano...even if I don't play ...I love having my piano...even if I don't play it much. In my life before FP...and for the first 5 or 6 years...I taught piano 3 afternoons a week. I loved it. I started teaching when Adam was a baby.<br />Perhaps, I could give Benj a few lessons...we'll see. Maybe the keys only need a good cleaning. I would not do much else to them...but check what to clean them with first.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699862913139313405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post-77847567954151600502009-06-24T14:24:17.377-05:002009-06-24T14:24:17.377-05:00We just got one from Steve's aunt that no one ...We just got one from Steve's aunt that no one in her family wanted. It is in really good condition, too! I am so excited about AC (maybe) learning to play. You will not regret this!kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035229967441651849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8317781713670438241.post-46000761952128106992009-06-24T10:44:44.093-05:002009-06-24T10:44:44.093-05:00Oh, no- don't fix the keys! I love them the wa...Oh, no- don't fix the keys! I love them the way they are- the history... the stories they could tell. They just look wonderful to me- what a blessing- well, maybe not for Ben. If he starts complaining about his back, we will all know why!Donahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643650143559111864noreply@blogger.com