hoping for some help from keyboard pros...

recently I noticed the keys on my PA800 needed cleaning. I used a microfiber cloth, no liquid or anything. it seemed to work fine, but now when I play the keys are almost too slippery. they don't feel right somehow.

I'm wondering if I've done any damage, and if there's a product I can use to restore the feel.

thanks in advance for any/all advice! it's appreciated...

tm

I've never used anything other than a damp cloth with a little detergent on it, and then cleaned off with just water damped cloth... Not enough to drip, just damp.

Never get any residue like this.

[This message has been edited by Diki (edited 03-10-2009).]

Actually, since the keys are just plastic, i've always used rubbing alcohol. Cuts right through fingerprints and gunk and leaves no residue. I just use a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol on it and it will dry on its won fairly quickly or you can follow up immediately with a soft dry cloth.

If it helps, I used to work in a music store cleaning and maintaining over 200 pianos and organs, brand new grands included. Never any damage to any of them.


Jeff

I use unscented baby-wipes...never had a problem...they get rid of grease and fingerprints and the slight amount of alcohol does no harm.

I wipe with a lint free cloth afterwards.

Ian

Be careful with the alcohol.

I cleaned a pocket watch gears with alchohol, and when I flipped the watch over the plastic crystal was etched snd translucent.

Regards,

Jerry

Just a very damp paper towel.

Like Jeff, I remember when I worked in a music school we used to clean the accordion keys with a light coat of rubbing alcohol ...
I would think too much water might not evaporate quickly enough ...
t.