Cleaning the cheapies?

[bubbledragon]

If I were to clean one of the cheapie whistles - without a wooden block, like the gens or waltons or whatever, how would I go about it? Swish it in some warm soapy water, and then swish it in some clean water?

Just put it in the dishwasher? (Just kidding!)

What about right after playing, will just a swab through the tube due?

Let me know! Sorry I couldn't find this info easily available with a search!

Thanks a bunch!
Sara

[Buckeye67]

I've heard that yogurt works well.

[Aanvil]

I've heard that yogurt works well.

Thats interesting because I have one that makes yogurt.

[brewerpaul]

The swish and rinse thing should work fine. Personally, I've NEVER cleaned one of those. I just shake the moisture out of the windway

[talasiga]

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What about right after playing, will just a swab through the tube due?

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I think that the best way to clean a cheapie is get a a special furry rod thingie (that you can get in music shops for recorders and things). This could cost you two to three times the money that your cheapie is worth.

Use this furry rod thingie after every session. One day someone will feel sorry for you and may actually GIVE you a whistle that is not only worth swabbing but which needs it.

(And you will be well rehearsed for it)!

[bubbledragon]

Furry rod thing! I've seen other fluters with those, but never had one for my own. If I didn't have one for a flute, I don't think I'll be getting one for a tinwhistle! Lol!

Well... maybe I will.... just for the hilarity of it all. Come to a session with a beautifully hand carved case, with velvet interior, pull out a packet of silk, only to roll a Gen D out of the whole mess!


As for the yogurt? I... err... accidentally bought a G, as my first whistle. You get the idea.

[doogieman]

Swish and don't rinse out too good - a little soap won't hurt ya and it helps the condensation move along.