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[Referral Rewards](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/why-coach-house/) - [History & Heritage](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/history-heritage) - [In the Community](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/in-the-community) - [FAQ's](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/contact-us) # The Sound of Beauty: 7 Top Tips for Looking After Your Piano ![](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/icon-calendar.svg) *By Sam Rusling - December 05, 2012* [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20The%20Sound%20of%20Beauty:%207%20Top%20Tips%20for%20Looking%20After%20Your%20Piano&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/news/the-sound-of-beauty-7-top-tips-for-looking-after-your-piano](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20The%20Sound%20of%20Beauty:%207%20Top%20Tips%20for%20Looking%20After%20Your%20Piano&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/news/the-sound-of-beauty-7-top-tips-for-looking-after-your-piano) Let us just reassure you… alleviate any doubt and ensure you’re fully aware of the fact that, once you’ve purchased your incredible Steinway; the centre piece, the focal point; you’re going to want to keep it in top shape! The fine contours of its grand exterior, equalled only by the emphatic beauty of the sound that reverberates from, and penetrates the interior body with every note precisely, expertly struck, will remain so only with the right care and attention, something we all need now and again! Here are 7 of our tips to help you make sure your Steinway consistently resonates and quite simply looks ‘perfection’! - Simplicity first then – dust! A humble hand duster will do the job, applied on a regular basis for surprisingly striking effects. The rich woods can attract dust with little effort, so make sure this is seen to routinely! - Next, put a lid on it! That fancy piano lid isn’t just there for show. Dust and dirt can also easily build up inside the instrument, and this is more of a challenge to clean! - Clean keys: the first rule of key cleaning is to make sure you never apply liquid directly onto the keys themselves. This can cause damage in the long-run to the internal part of the keys known as the key-bushings - Tune in! Keeping your piano tuned will also increase its sustainability for the future. If there’s been a big change in the atmosphere in the room, this will highly likely cause it to go out of tune, organise this as promptly as opposed to letting it sit there. - Placement! When you’re placing what will undoubtedly be the centre piece of your household, keep it away from direct heat sources/radiators etc, and try to keep it away from areas where it will be in prolonged contact with intense sunlight; these will all harm both the aesthetic quality of the instrument, and also it may harm the innermost workings/action etc. - In regards to humidity, aiming to keep this between 40 and 50 per cent is a good target to aim for. Shifting temperatures and changes in humidity are generally the chief reason pianos go out of tune. - Do not adhere to the temptation of placing items, drinks or anything else on the piano, they can cause dents, marks, scratches and generally clutter up a beautiful piece of art. Follow these few rules and your Steinway will remain the fantastic looking, as well as amazing sounding instrument ever! …and be there for you and your guests in its full glory whenever you should require it! ##### Recommended Articles [The Sound of Beauty: 7 Top Tips for Looking After Your Piano | The advantage of a pre-owned Steinway & Sons piano The advantage of a pre-owned Steinway & Sons piano](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/used-steinway-vs-new-steinway) [The Sound of Beauty: 7 Top Tips for Looking After Your Piano | Understanding Secondhand Steinway  Piano Pricing Understanding Secondhand Steinway  Piano Pricing](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/steinway-upright-pianos) [The Sound of Beauty: 7 Top Tips for Looking After Your Piano | London’s Calling: Coach House Pianos Expand to the Capital London’s Calling: Coach House Pianos Expand to the Capital](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/new-london-showroom) [Back to Blog](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk) Comments ![Piano Buyers Guide Image](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Piano%20Buyers%20Guide%20Image.png?width=949&name=Piano%20Buyers%20Guide%20Image.png "Piano Buyers Guide Image") #### NEED HELP FINDING YOUR NEW PIANO? ## DOWNLOAD OUR FREE PIANO BUYING GUIDE 35 YEARS WORTH OF UNBIASED INFORMATION COMPILED FROM PIANO TECHNICIANS, PIANOS TUNERS AND PIANO ADVISERS [![download your free guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2775599/d1a3141c-bb8c-4883-919d-1c63eefa3c91.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2775599/d1a3141c-bb8c-4883-919d-1c63eefa3c91) ### Sign Up for our Blog We promise that we won't SPAM you. ### Follow Us [![Facebook](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/coachhousepianos/) [![Pinterest](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/pinterest.svg)](https://www.pinterest.com/garethdanks/coach-house-pianos/) [![Instagram](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/coachhousepianos/) [![Twitter](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/coachhouseuk) ![Coach House](https://blog.coachhousepianos.co.uk/hubfs/Coach_House_Jan2017/Images/coach-logo.svg) ### Website Pages - [Pianos](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/pianos) - [Steinway Pianos](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/steinway) - [Yamaha Pianos](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/yamaha) - [Accessories](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/pianos/accessories) - [Contact Us](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/contact-us) ### Customer Info - [My Account](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/customer/account) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) - [Sitemap](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/sitemap.xml) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/faq) ### Contact Info Coach House Pianos, 878 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8HR. 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