How To Clean Piano Keys During Covid. Use a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water to clean the outside of the mouthpiece. Share this post with all of your pianist friends so we can all do our best to stay protected.
Care must be taken to clean with soapy water after wringing the cloth out as much as possible! Steinway & sons recommends using 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to disinfect the keytops. The most efficient disinfection would generally be to use some kind of alcohol such as rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol (methylated spirits), but be aware that this could damage the keys.
Place on paper towel for one minute.
Use a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water to clean the outside of the mouthpiece. The most efficient disinfection would generally be to use some kind of alcohol such as rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol (methylated spirits), but be aware that this could damage the keys. Dampen a paper towel or clean cloth with the alcohol and wipe the keys down. The keys of any keyboard instrument used should be wiped down with the keyboard cleaning wipes that will be provided in every studio hallway.