How to clean dust off Ukulele?

[supahken]

I have a wall hanger that I hang my ukulele on. Occasionally, I do have to blow dust off the fretboard if I don't play for a few days. Objects in my room seem to acquire dust pretty quickly.

Of course, I could store the ukulele in a bag. But does anyone have any other suggestions for keeping dust off and cleaning the ukulele?

As always, thanks for reading and responding.

 

[itsme]

You're not going to be able to avoid dust if you store your uke on a wallhanger. I always store my ukes in their cases when not in use. For temporary breaks during a playing session I have a floor stand.

For wiping down the uke after playing, I use a microfiber cloth. I always wipe the strings down, too. They supposedly last longer if you get the sweat off them after playing. Run the cloth under the strings as well.

 

[GKK]

Use a Swiffer Duster!...

 

[PhilUSAFRet]

I got some nice microfiber cloths in the local Dollar Store....they are everywhere.

 

[siauke]

I keep ukes in a case with humidifer when not in use but always wipe wipe microfiber guitar cloth after playing. I think if I hung them - it would be hard not play them all the time!

 

[roxhum]

Oh? Dust? I keep my ukes on a wall for quick and easy access and I don't notice "much" dust. Play them often before the dust has time to settle. I do wipe them down with a microfiber cloth but probably not as often as others. I was sad recently when I noticed that my Kamaka was showing signs of being used. But then I felt proud to have an instrument that was used often and loved much.

 

[vanflynn]

My wife says that dust is a protective cover and should never be removed.

 

[roxhum]

My wife says that dust is a protective cover and should never be removed.

I like your wife!

I like the suggestions to wipe down the strings. I also think a lot of that "dust" on the fret board is from the finger nail being filed down when you strum.

 

[MisterRios]

My wife says that dust is a protective cover and should never be removed.

Haha. I'll have to remember that one for the girlfriend. She *hates* dust, even on my ukes.

 

[supahken]

My wife says that dust is a protective cover and should never be removed.

if this was facebook, I'd like this comment

thanks for your help everyone! I think I'll keep it hung and just wipe it off before and after I play. And if I don't think I can play for an extended period, I'll bag it.

 

[Mandarb]

Use a case to keep dust off uke and/or wipe it down with microfiber cloth.

 

[molokinirum]

Microfiber cloth or a small duster.

 

[RichM]

My wife says that dust is a protective cover and should never be removed.

Makes me think of this:

 

[OldePhart]

Play them often before the dust has time to settle. I was sad recently when I noticed that my Kamaka was showing signs of being used. But then I felt proud to have an instrument that was used often and loved much.

:agree:

Yep, there ain't nothin' sadder than a dusty uke with no play wear!

 

[mm stan]

I use a 3 inch chip paintbrush to get under the frets and strings especially by the soundboard....get the stiff bristles...perrrrfect

 

[Pukulele Pete]

Play your uke in the shower , and vacuum your house once a week.

 

[maisry]

I have a wall hanger that I hang my ukulele on. Occasionally, I do have to blow dust off the fretboard if I don't play for a few days. Objects in my room seem to acquire dust pretty quickly.

Of course, I could store the ukulele in a bag. But does anyone have any other suggestions for keeping dust off and cleaning the ukulele?

As always, thanks for reading and responding.

Pipe cleaner. I make a loop and twist the ends together, burying the pointy wire ends. Use a heavy type of pipe cleaner or twist two regular ones together.

 

[Kenn2018]

DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR to blow the dust off of your uke. The very cold air can check (craze) the finish on your ukulele.

Don't ask me how I know....

 

[oldjazznut]

I keep mine cased so they stay pretty clean. All of my ukes are satin finish, no fingerprints. I have a good sable makeup brush, and a stack of flannel dust cloths from the dollar store. Microfiber tends to snag on everything. When they need it, I have a soft child's toothbrush for alongside the frets. My worst offender is my banjo uke, with all the hardware to dust around.

 

[DuckyI]

Microfiber cloths can be ever so slightly abrasive depending on make and condition (that's why they work so well), so a soft cotton rag will do fine.

EDIT: oops, sorry for necro-posting!