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How to Clean Your Guitar Strings

Guitar strings are essential for playing the instrument. Still, they should not be neglected  not cleaning them regularly can lead to more significant issues, like corrosion and poor sound quality. Fortunately, keeping them in good shape is easy! This post will explain everything you need to know about cleaning your guitar strings.

Tuesday, April 11th 

How to Clean Your Guitar Strings at Home

If you don’t have access to top-notch products at home, then don’t worry. For example, cleaning your guitar strings at home is pretty straightforward. Cleaning your guitar strings at home is easy when following the instructions. 

You only need simple items like hand sanitizer, olive oil, or baby oil. These items can be used to remove your strings over time. It only takes a few minutes, and regularly doing it can ensure your sound stays true.

Keeping your guitar strings clean is necessary to sound good, yet you should be careful and not harm them. Household products can assist with cleaning: boiling water removes dirt, while a mixture of water and soap generally does the trick.

If you need to disinfect your strings, isopropyl alcohol works best. Avoid cleaning products with ammonia, alcohol, or abrasive elements, as they can degrade the strings. Regularly cleansing your strings with household items will help increase their lifespan.

How to Clean Acoustic Guitar Strings with Lemon

Lemons are an affordable and natural way to clean your strings. Unlike pure lemon oil, it won’t damage them, so you can use it without worry. 

Spray the fresh juice onto your strings and lightly rub it with a dry cloth. Not only will they look good as new, but they also sound better. In addition, adding some lemon juice to the neck of your instrument can help protect it from humidity.

How to clean Guitar Strings Rubbing Alcohol

To clean guitar strings, it is tempting to reach for a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Nonetheless, reach for isopropyl alcohol instead of a bottle of rubbing alcohol when cleaning them. 

Keep in mind regular use can dry out the fretboard and potentially damage your instrument. 

How To Clean Guitar Strings with Water

As mentioned before, cleaning your guitar strings is vital for maintaining sound quality.

Avoid using soap and water on guitar strings, as they could lead to dryness or corrosion. Instead, use a lightly damp cloth with water to remove dirt, oxidation buildup, and fingerprints without causing damage.

Ensure the strings are completely dry before you put them back on the guitar to avoid rust. Cleaning them correctly with a damp cloth will keep them sounding their best for longer.


For more information, check out the article “How to Clean Guitar Strings – 7 Steps,” published on play-guitars.com

 

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