How to clean and disinfect your instrument!

Check out our recommendations on how to clean your instrument with the current COVID-19 outbreak!

Instruments     Bows     Cases     Strings     Accessories     Sheet Music     Giftware Click to view the video How to clean and disinfect your instrument! We've had a few enquiries from customers lately asking how they can clean and disinfect their instrument during the COVID-19 outbreak. In this video, Hannah shows you how. We usually NEVER recommend using spirit-based cleaners, such as methylated spirits, on an instrument. Spirit-based cleaners can cause permanent damage to the varnish. However, when it is so important to keep surfaces clean to minimise any spread, we recommend using alcohol wipes on SOME parts of your instrument to ensure it is properly cleaned and disinfected. Only use alcohol wipes on the chinrest, strings, fingerboard, tailpiece, fine tuners and pegs. These parts are usually made from a timber or plastic, and do not have varnish on them. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL WIPES OR SPIRIT BASED CLEANERS ON THE BODY OF YOUR INSTRUMENT! Especially avoid any liquid spirit-based cleaners, as they can drip onto your instrument, causing damage to the varnish! This kind of cleaning and disinfecting should only be done every 1-2 weeks. For daily cleaning and maintenance tips, check out our video here. For advice on how to remove rosin and sticky residue from your instrument, check out our other cleaning video here Click here to watching our cleaning and disinfecting video We understand with growing concerns around COVID-19 that it is not always possible to leave the house. So to make it easier to shop with us, we're offering free standard domestic shipping on all orders! Shop online, or if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call and we will be more than happy to help you out over the phone. Shop Now Skype, Facetime & Zoom Consultations  Available by Appointment We understand at this challenging time that many people are avoiding retail and public spaces. We are now offering consultations by Skype, Facetime and Zoom. We will be happy to play an instrument for you, demonstrate any of our products, or just discuss any specific questions you may have. As part of the consultation, we can also discuss if you are needing anything sent to you. To organise a consultation, simply book an appointment online requesting it be by Skype/Facetime, or give us a call on 02 9417 2611 and we can organise a time that suits. Click here to request an Online Consultation Booking an Appointment Looking to rent or buy an instrument? Need to get your instrument serviced? Be sure to book an appointment! At this busy time of year, bookings are essential as it allows us to prepare anything you may need, and gives you priority when you come in-store! For instrument purchases, bow purchases, rentals, and shoulder rest/chinrest fittings, please book a showroom appointment. For instrument servicing, adjustments, string changes and repairs, please book a workshop appointment. Please note the workshop is unavailable on Wednesdays. Click here to request a Showroom Appointment Click here to book a Workshop Appointment ZipPay & ZipMoney is now available in-store & online, to make purchasing that bit easier! Click here to learn more about Zip About Us  |  Contact Us  |  Shipping  |  Rentals  |  Our Workshop  |  Our Blog VISIT 314 High St, Chatswood NSW 2067 | CALL 02 9417 2611 EMAIL enquiries@violins.com.au | WEB www.violins.com.au HOURS Tues - Fri 10:30am to 5:30pm & Sat 10:00am to 4:00pm Copyright © 2020 The Sydney String Centre, All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up as a LOYALTY MEMBER in store at The Sydney String Centre or at www.violins.com.au Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list