What is the best way of cleaning your sax mouthpiece?

Answer by  GilFinn (2065)

I used to hate cleaning mine, so I know what you mean. Nowadays, I find the task fairly simple and easy. Here's what to do. Buy a bottle of CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) cleaner. Comes in a predominately green bottle. Soak the mouth piece for about 30 minutes and rinse well. Anything leftover will come out in the next cleaning.

Answer by  mjray (61)

To remove calcium build-up, soak a cotton ball in white malt vinegar and place it on the inside (where all the calcium has built up) has leave it for thirty minutes. The build-up should soften and wipe away easily.

Answer by  microgal (23)

An old 100% cotton t-shirt works well. Loosen and remove the reed and gentley rub from the outside of the tip to toward the opening. Second wipe the inside with your finger or a wooden chop stick. Let dry a few minutes and reattach reed. Cleaning "kits" are sold at most music stores.

Answer by  ApprenticeJenn (959)

Using dishwashing detergent and warm water, soak for 5 minutes, making sure not to submerge the cork. Using a soft cloth, wipe away any remainig residue. Apply cork wax.

Answer by  rys (286)

Firstly you should remove the mouthpiece. Check the manual that comes with instrument for instructions. Carefully rinse it out with hot water and dry with a soft cloth.