Your flute is an expensive and valuable instrument that needs to be cleaned and cared for to remain in good condition.You need to clean your flute after every use.You should always store your flute in a safe place.
Step 1: Carefully remove the pieces.
If you want to take apart your flute, first remove the foot-joint from the body of the flute.This should be done with care.Don't touch the keys or the keypads because they can easily be damaged.
Step 2: After each use, wash your flute.
If you want to keep your flute, you need to remove the water from inside.Your flute will smell and tarnish if it is not cleaned.After every use, you should clean the inside and outside of your flute.
Step 3: Attach the cloth to the rod.
Attach a soft cloth to the end of your cleaning rod.Pull the cloth through the slot so that half of it is on the other side of the rod.A microfiber or cotton cloth can be used.
Step 4: The cloth should be wrapped around the rod.
Wrap the cloth around the rod to prevent it from being exposed.The inside of the flute can be damaged if the rod touches it.
Step 5: The rod should be inserted into each section of the flute.
The cleaning rod should be inserted into each section of the flute.You will need to clean inside the flute.The cloth can absorb and remove water.The body section of the flute needs to be cleaned with a cleaning rod.The entire inside will be cleaned.
Step 6: To clean the rod, twist it.
While the cleaning rod is inside the flute, you can gently twist it.
Step 7: Use a cloth to wipe the outside of the flute.
The flute needs to be cleaned with a microfiber cloth.Grease and fingerprints can build up on the flute while it is being played.The flute's body and keys need to be cleaned.There are separate pieces that attach together at the ends.gunk can build up here.To clean around and inside the ends, use your fingers and a cloth.Cloths that contain metal polish should not be used.These can damage your flute.
Step 8: The key pads should not be touched while cleaning.
If you want to avoid touching the key pads, be sure to hold the flute by the barrel.These can cause damage to your flute.If you are too rough, you can bend the keys.Take your flute to a professional for servicing and repair if the key pads are damaged.
Step 9: To clean tough to reach places, use a cotton swab.
You can use a cotton swab to clean the keys.A cotton swab can be used to clean the embouchure hole.Don't touch the keypads.
Step 10: The pieces should be placed in the case.
You should always keep your flute in the case.The flute is more likely to get damaged if you leave it out of the case.The flute should not be used to store the wet cleaning cloth.The flute could be damaged.Place the cloth in an outer pouch.
Step 11: You should store in a safe place.
In a low traffic area of the house, put your flute case in a closet.You don't want the case to get damaged.This could cause damage to the flute.
Step 12: Don't store your flute in extreme temperatures.
The flute's mechanics can be affected by hot and cold temperatures.Coldness can shrink the cork and heat can expand it, leading to bad tone and tuning issues.Store your flute away from windows and windows with direct sunlight.
Step 13: Before playing, wash your hands and face.
Grease and oils can be transferred to your flute from your hands and mouth.If you want to reduce the amount of grease that comes in contact with your flute, you need to wash your hands and face.The amount of fingerprints that transfer to your flute will be reduced.
Step 14: Before playing, remove jewelry.
The exterior of your flute can be damaged by jewelry.Before you play the flute, remove your rings.
Step 15: It's a good idea to get your flute serviced at least once a year.
A professional can clean and adjust the keypads without damaging the instrument.They can disassemble the smaller pieces of the flute for cleaning, tuning, and repair.You should have your instrument serviced at least once a year.