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Offline rusha

Cleaning Keys Tips?
« on: March 17, 2018, 08:42:14 AM »
Hi,

I am curious about how to clean my PSR S970 keyboard keys? Are there any special treatments or sprays to clean them?


Rush
 

Offline Roger Brenizer

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2018, 09:22:48 AM »
This may help you, Rush.  :)

Follow similar steps for wiping off moisture.  All the keys then must be dried with a dry cloth.  A commercial cleaning spray can be used for digital pianos and you can easily get your digital piano keyboard clean.  If the keyboard is really dirty, you may use soap or a mild detergent mixed with little water.

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Offline Dick Rector

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2018, 10:26:05 AM »
For years I have been using a very lightly damped well washed cotton cloth with a little spray of lense-cleaner on it. The stuff you use to clean glasses and of course camera lenses. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to get dust out between the keys (and the rest of the keyboard). Use a dust cover when not in use. Can't believe how many people just leave their expensive toy uncovered.
« Last Edit: March 17, 2018, 10:27:35 AM by Dick Rector »
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Craig Schiller

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Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 07:00:53 AM »
Two words: denatured alcohol.
 

Offline Toril S

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 07:41:35 AM »
There are covers you can buy to cover the keyboard while not in use. I will get one of these :)
« Last Edit: March 18, 2018, 05:40:32 PM by Toril S »
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Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

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Offline Dick Rector

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2018, 10:21:10 AM »
I went to a local tailor and had them made. So easy!
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Offline Roger Brenizer

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2018, 10:35:24 AM »
Here's just one of several places that stock keyboard covers, Toril.  :)  The link follows:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Keyboard-Instrument-Cases-Gig-Bags-Covers.gc

Just do a Google Search for "Yamaha Keyboard Covers" or "keyboard covers".
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My best regards,
Roger

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Offline Joe H

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2018, 01:42:16 PM »
I made my own cover.  I also try to remember to wash my hands before playing.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

 ;)

Joe H
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« Last Edit: March 19, 2018, 12:15:02 AM by Joe H »
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Offline Toril S

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2018, 05:41:56 PM »
Thanks Roger and Joe H :)
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

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Offline alanclare

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2018, 04:25:46 PM »
I certainly don’t recommend this, but I wondered if anyone else remembers their mother cleaning the house piano keys with a cloth moistened with cows’ milk?

Alan
 

Offline MarkF_48

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2018, 09:32:30 PM »
I use a paper towel lightly dampened with household ammonia and wipe down each key. Window cleaner (Windex) on a paper towel works as well. Amazing(disgusting) the 'stuff' your fingers can leave on the keys even if you think your hands are clean :) .
 

Offline Toril S

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2018, 11:08:54 PM »
I purchased a Gator cover today. Yamaha had one also, but it was double the price! The cover has an ajustable chord for perfect fit. They had them at my music store, so I got it today. Now my dear S970 is tucked in. When evening comes I will sing a lullaby :)
Toril S

Genos, Tyros 5, PSR S975, PSR 2100
and PSR-47.
Former keyboards: PSR-S970.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVwWdb36Yd3LMBjAnm6pTQ?view_as=subscriber



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WolfBack

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Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2018, 07:03:59 PM »
I use a spray cleaner for LCD screens for cleaning the keys and the screen.
And, of course, a microfiber cloth.
For the rest of the case, I use only clean water.
But since I bought a yamaha cover, the whole surface is still clean after several months.  ;)
 

Offline AlBags

Re: Cleaning Keys Tips?
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2018, 11:51:04 PM »

I like 'slippy' keys ... Mr Sheen for me (like Pledge)!
However, I clean with LCD screen cleaner every few months.

Al.
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