Yes, your piano is a beautiful piece of furniture. But more importantly, it is a complex instrument, made up of nearly 10,000 parts and holding up to 20 tons of tension! Moreover, the majority of the piano is made of wood and felt, both of which are susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. Below are a few simple ways to keep your piano in great working order.

Piano Placement
Avoid placing your piano near a heating or air conditioning vent or a fireplace. Also try to avoid areas around frequently open doors and windows. A picture window setting can be very beautfiul, but the sunlight and heat exposure may dry the wood of the piano faster and ruin its finish.

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Piano Cleaning
The best way to clean a piano is simply with a dry, soft cloth or even a glass cleaner, such as Windex, for high gloss finishes. Never use a dusting spray or furniture polish that contains oil, wax or silicone. Wipe the piano in the direction of the wood grain to avoid fine scratches. Cleaning the inside of the piano is best left to a professional piano technician, especially when trying to get under the strings of a grand.

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Piano Tuning
Have your piano tuned at least 1-2 times per year. Brand new pianos or those that have been neglected throughout the years may require 3-4 tunings within the first year of service in order to help stabilize the string tension.







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Piano Playing
Play your piano! This will help keep the keys and action working freely as well as provide the enjoyment the instrument is intended for!

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