Uke Maintenance & Care

Hola From AbQ New Mexico

So I should toss the polishing towel I have because I used dunlop 65 on it?What do I use to polish then??

If Howard Feed-N-Wax is good for the fret board is it OK for the rest of the uke wood? It says it has bees wax, carnuba wax, and orange oil. Claims it is good for all finishes and natural wood! It specifically says it does not contain silicone or linseed oil.

I tried and it's seem fine, it did an especially good job on the fret board. My fret board was pretty dry.

NewMexicoDawG said:

So I should toss the polishing towel I have because I used dunlop 65 on it?What do I use to polish then??

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I use an old cotton, well-worn (out) t-shirt.

If your uke has a Nitrocellulose finish, stay away from any product with silicone, it not only may fill the poors but cause a haze in the finish. Find a guitar polish that says specifically "silicone free" or that it's safe for Nitro finishes. Wax can make a Nitro finish shine, but wax can build up in time. Wax also attracts dirt, which then can scratch your finish. As for cloths, like the others said, microfiber cloths work well. So does the soft felt ones sold for guitars, but I find those tend to leave balls of lint, especially when wiping the frets.