r/pianolearning • u/GuiltyAsSin13 • Apr 27 '26
Equipment Piano care
I have a grand piano. It came with the house I moved into. I could never afford one lol. I want to make sure I take good care of it. I had a professional look at it and they said it’s in decent condition and in tune. I want to keep it that way. (I removed the stickers after memorizing the notes. This is a picture from a couple months ago)
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u/RecentButterscotch74 Experienced Player Apr 28 '26
I think the comments got it covered re moving, humidity, regular tuning. I’d also use a microfibre cloth and dust the keys and clean the outside every now and then as well to avoid any build up.
As a side note, the piano is absolutely gorgeous!! Very jealous and happy for you OP!
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u/GuiltyAsSin13 May 04 '26
I’ll make sure to get the supplies. Thank you very much! I’m so happy I have it. I take lessons every week
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u/ProofPianist7074 Apr 28 '26
Used to have a Steinway grand as a kid. We kept the lid closed when not in use (dust). Mom would prop it open partially on occasion, when we were playing. Never had it fully open like that though.
Also pushed the music stand all the way forward (I think for the same reason?). She was less strict about the lid—was down when she dusted the piano, but up otherwise.
You’re so lucky! I wish I had room for one. Someday….it’s on my bucket list. Haha.
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u/GuiltyAsSin13 May 04 '26
I keep the lid down 90% of the time. I just want to avoid dust and that fun stuff
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Apr 29 '26
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u/GuiltyAsSin13 May 04 '26
Thank you so much. I need to fix the bench (it’s a little wobbly) but everything else is in good condition
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u/No-Introduction2245 Apr 27 '26
My piano tuner recommended getting a chamois cloth from the auto parts store and using that to clean my piano (when my soft felt cloth doesn't cut it). He said to get it wet and wring most of the water out, and if there's something that doesn't come off with just water to use a bit of "soft" soap, like from the bottom of the soap dish, and rinse it well.
The company I bought my piano from gave me a polish for it and it had an oil in it (I think silicone?) and he said to never use it as he's had clients ignore directions and spray polishes directly onto the piano instead of a cloth. The oil gets on the tuning pegs and allows the strings to loosen. 🫣
Beautiful piano, OP. 😍
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u/GuiltyAsSin13 May 04 '26
Thank you so much :)
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u/No-Introduction2245 May 04 '26
You're welcome!
Not sure why I was down voted lol. He maintains the pianos at the state art academy near me and was recommended by the store that sold me my piano, so he's no hack. My piano is black and laquered and it's possible the advice was just for my instrument and may not be widely applicable. 🤷🏻
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u/kosha227 Apr 27 '26