How to Clean and Disinfect Your Clarinet

Need to clean and disinfect your clarinet safely? 🎶

In this video, I walk step-by-step through how to clean and disinfect a clarinet to help remove debris, buildup, and germs while protecting your instrument from damage.

Regular clarinet cleaning and maintenance can help your instrument last longer, improve hygiene, reduce odors, and keep your clarinet playing its best.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Clean your hands and why it's important
0:35 What to do about reeds (say goodbye or clean)
1:06 How to clean your mouthpiece pt. 1
2:25 Cleaning the clarinet
4:25 Cleaning the ligature
4:50 Disinfectant wipes on a plastic clarinet
4:57 Possible effects of sunscreen or insect repellent on plastic clarinets
5:09 How to clean your mouthpiece part 2
6:16 How to clean your swab
7:04 Thank you, please comment, and goodbye

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
• How to clean a clarinet safely
• How to disinfect a clarinet
• What cleaning supplies to use
• Clarinet hygiene and maintenance tips
• Common mistakes to avoid when cleaning a clarinet

This video is helpful for:
• Beginner clarinet players
• School band students
• Parents of young musicians
• Adult returning musicians
• Music teachers and woodwind players

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