Mouthpiece cleaning

BflatBass · by **BflatBass** » 2018-06-23 3:18 a.m.

Can anyone recommend a mouthpiece cleaner that disinfects as well as cleans and is UNSCENTED!

So far I've been using hand soap and water which cleans fine but I'm just wondering what other ppl use just to see if there isn't something better or more convenient. Something I can keep in the case to use when away from home.

Thanx,

Robert

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-06-23 11:29 a.m.

Regular old isopropyl alcohol from the drug store.

Bonearzt · by **Bonearzt** » 2018-06-23 1:18 p.m.

I don't think there's anything that's "spray & play", whatever is used needs to be rinsed in some way prior to storage or playing.

ghmerrill · by **ghmerrill** » 2018-06-23 2:02 p.m.

[quote="hyperbolica"]Regular old isopropyl alcohol from the drug store.[/quote]

+++

I use the 91% stuff -- also when cleaning my slide and my black powder rifle (it's a versatile cleaner and solvent!!). I don't rinse it since it evaporates almost instantly.

Doug_Elliott · by **Doug_Elliott** » 2018-06-23 4:16 p.m.

Or the green Wintergreen scented kind of isopropyl alcohol that's available in most stores here.

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2018-06-23 5:00 p.m.

I've always been partial to mouthwash, although you need to rinse it off before you play.

baileyman · by **baileyman** » 2018-06-23 5:44 p.m.

Keep a brush with a bumper on it in the mouthpiece in case you drop the piece on the stem. Wipe the cup with your pants leg before putting the brush back in and storing the piece in your pocket for warmed-up use at a moment's notice. No infections yet.

ghmerrill · by **ghmerrill** » 2018-06-23 7:11 p.m.

Assuming you wear pants ... :shock:

Gatt · by **Gatt** » 2018-06-23 7:47 p.m.

I use 'baby wipes' successfully .........I have found unused ones are best.<EMOJI seq="1f92a" tseq="1f92a">🤪</EMOJI>

Davidus1 · by **Davidus1** » 2018-07-01 4:12 p.m.

Warm water (not hot) with mild dish liquid such as Dawn has worked for me.

LarryPrestonRoberson · by **LarryPrestonRoberson** » 2018-07-02 3:17 a.m.

[quote="ghmerrill"]<QUOTE author="hyperbolica" post_id="62094" time="1529767761" user_id="104">
Regular old isopropyl alcohol from the drug store.[/quote]

+++

I use the 91% stuff -- also when cleaning my slide and my black powder rifle (it's a versatile cleaner and solvent!!). I don't rinse it since it evaporates almost instantly.
</QUOTE>

I use this myself—good old rubbing alcohol. But, I guess vodka would do the job too.

ghmerrill · by **ghmerrill** » 2018-07-02 9:04 a.m.

Everclear maybe. I'm thinking Vodka might leave a sticky residue. But worth testing. Definitely more "food safe" than the isopropyl rubbing alcohol, if you're concerned about that. You might want to test a lot of vodkas to be sure you get the most efficient one.

timothy42b · by **timothy42b** » 2018-07-02 9:14 a.m.

I don't see why you would need to do more with your mouthpiece than you do with a spoon you eat with. Either one needs enough cleaning to avoid germs, and no more.

I clean mine with dish soap.

Tromboned · by **Tromboned** » 2018-07-02 11:04 a.m.

I have been using toothpaste on my mouthpiece brush and I have had decent results. It's not a disinfectant but the slight abrasive gets the surface clean and I know I won't have any strange reactions to it.

peteedwards · by **peteedwards** » 2018-07-02 11:21 a.m.

[quote="ghmerrill"]Everclear maybe. I'm thinking Vodka might leave a sticky residue. But worth testing. Definitely more "food safe" than the isopropyl rubbing alcohol, if you're concerned about that. You might want to test a lot of vodkas to be sure you get the most efficient one.[/quote]

I occasionally use vodka on the other side of the mouthpiece, Belvedere is preferred with a couple drops of vermouth & 2 olives. Not too much though or it will clean out your stomach!

Quick Links

Instruments

Marketplace

Mouthpiece cleaning