How to Clean Acoustic Guitars
- 1). Wipe your strings with a clean, dry cloth anytime you finish playing your guitar and are about to put it up. This helps to remove excess oils, which can dull the sound of the strings.
- 2). Wipe off any perspiration with a clean, dry rag during playing, as perspiration can damage the finish.
- 3). Wipe down your entire guitar with a warm, damp rag anytime you change the strings, which usually should occur every few weeks to every few months.
- 4). Wipe off any liquid spills or food smears immediately with a warm, damp rag. This also applies to other substances that may come into contact with your guitar, such as insect repellent or hairspray.
- 5). Dry your guitar thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth anytime you've used a warm, damp rag to wipe it.
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