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QuestionCan I use any spray bottle? A bottle didn't come in my cleaning kit and I was wondering if a small, cleaned, body mist bottle would be fine.Forte PianoCommunity AnswerAny bottle that has a sprayer on top will do fine. Just be sure to rinse it out first! A small, compact, portable bottle is preferred, though.
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QuestionDo I have to use a snake?GabeCommunity AnswerIf you were going to clean the inside of the slide, a snake would be the easiest and safest way.
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QuestionI use a cleaning rod for dry cleaning to clean my trombone, but the cloth part tears easily. Is there something else I can use? Like an old t-shirt?Community AnswerNEVER use a cleaning rod on the inside or outside of your trombone. It can scratch your instrument. You can use just the cleaning rod cloth for wiping away excess oil. You could use a t-shirt, too, but better yet is using water to avoid any possibility of scratching.
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QuestionI don't have a cleaning snake. Is there anything else I can clean the inside with?Community AnswerI don't recommend trying anything else, because it might damage your instrument.
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QuestionWhere can I get a cleaning snake for my trombone?Community AnswerThey should be easy to find online, or at a local music store.
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QuestionHow long should I let my trombone dry after giving it a bath?Community AnswerAs long as needed to get it fully dried. Although you should let it dry fully, water is not a bad thing to a trombone. Water goes through your trombone every time you play it.
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QuestionDo you have to have Dawn dish soap?Community AnswerAny dishwasher or laundry detergent will work. Just don't pour it directly in the instrument. Mix it with the bath water, then let your horn soak.
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QuestionHow do I get rid of rust on the external bell on a trombone?Community AnswerUsing a cloth, gently dust it. Be sure not to scratch it.
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QuestionHow do I get the mildew smell out of my old trombone?Community AnswerUse a cleaning snake and get as much gunk out as possible, it is the source.
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QuestionHow do I get a dent out of a trombone slide?Community AnswerA friend of mine came up with the solution of putting water in the dented section and putting it in the freezer. The water will expand when frozen and remove the dent.
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QuestionWhat else can I use if I don't have a cleaning snake?Community AnswerYou should buy one if you don't have one. There are not many other things that you can use.
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QuestionWill this ruin my rotary trigger?Community AnswerDon't put the bell in the bathtub! It will probably ruin your trigger, and rust could build up over time.
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