Piano soundboard and strings
For more extensive information on cleaning and disinfecting the keys of a piano, see our article, Piano Hygiene in the Teaching Studio. Do not touch the strings, felts or any internal parts of the piano with your hands; the oils from your fingers can leave a residue on these parts and can cause extensive damage. Always make sure the fingers are clean when you play any piano. The finish on a piano can be ruined if piano for sale water is spilled on it or condensed onto it from a cold drink; the soundboard and strings can be permanently damaged if beverages are spilled on them. Although it looks beautiful, do not place plants, flowers or any drinks on the piano unless you have a lot of towels, or other emergency equipment available in case water should spill on or into the piano.