Proper
Maintenance of Your Piano
Your Opus II piano is one of the world's finest instruments. Maintaining it's quality requires only a few common sense precautions - play it frequently, keep it clean and free from extreme climactic conditions, and have it serviced regularly.
Opus II pianos are praised for their
durability, reliability and ease of maintenance.
However, any piano will perform longer and better
when maintained well and kept in a stable environment.
Avoid direct sun, very dry or damp conditions,
and wide swings in temperature. A comfortable
room environment without extremes in temperature
or humidity is ideal for your piano.
Care
of the Piano Finish
Treat the finish of your with piano with the
same care as any piece of fine furniture. Remove
dust with a feather-type duster. Clean fingerprints
or other marks with a slightly dampened soft
cloth, then finish by wiping with a soft, dry
cloth. For satin finishes, always move your
cloth in the same direction as the original
surface indicates (for natural wood finishes,
move with the grain). For removing stubborn
soil and fingerprints, use special cleaners
for either satin or high-gloss finishes. Waxes
or standard furniture polishes are not recommended.
Key
Surfaces
For all Opus II pianos, the keys may be cleaned
with a damp cloth. After cleaning, wipe keys
immediately with a soft, dry cloth. At all
times, be careful to keep moisture from entering
the spaces between the key surfaces. If used
sparingly, a mild soap (such as dishwashing
liquid) can aid in removing heavy soil from
the keys. Never use alcohol, solvents or abrasives
for cleaning the key surfaces.
Cleaning
the Interior
Your piano will last longer and perform
better if the interior is cleaned at periodic
intervals. The frequency will depend on
your specific climate and location. To avoid
damage to the precision action parts and
strings, this cleaning should only be done
by a qualified piano technician.
Tuning
and Maintenance
Every piano must be tuned regularly. While
the length of time between tunings depends
on many factors, the key issues are the
amount of use the piano receives and the
stability of temperature and humidity
in the piano's environment. In general,
Opus II recommends two to four tunings
per year. Regular service by a qualified
piano technician will ensure the continuing
enjoyment that comes only from a properly
tuned and regulated instrument.
