Cleaning

The cleaning of your new Brodmann piano should be restricted only to the surface casework. The internal parts of the piano require special cleaning materials and tools, which will be carried out by the piano technician. 

To clean the surface, you should use a smooth duster which can be slightly moistened  with water if required. A chamois or microfibre cloth works well. A soft furniture polish may also be used for the more stubborn marks, but not one which contains beeswax. Never use commercial cleaning products on the case.

The strings should not be touched with your fingers, as any moisture which is transferred to the strings may cause oxidation and lead to discolouring. The keyboard can be cleaned occasionally by using a duster which has been slightly moistened with soapy water. You must never use any solvents, strong detergents or abrasive compounds to clean the keyboard as this will cause damage to the surface of the keys.

 

Temperature & humidity

Over 80% of your Brodmann is made from a selected type of spruce, the best quality wood for the transmission of sound. Wood is still a living material which responds sensitively to the slightest changes in temperature and humidity.

It is most important to try and maintain a stable environment for your piano to stand in.

Put simply, if you feel comfortable, then your piano will likewise not be suffering any extremes of temperature or humidity which may cause damage. The ideal environment can be set at between 50% to 55% relative humidity and about 18 to 22 degrees Celsius for the whole room in which the piano is located, not just the local area around the piano.

 

Piano location

It is very important to stand your Brodmann in the correct place within your room, not only for the best results for sound production, but also to ensure that no other external factors detrimentally affect the piano in any way.
 

Your Brodmann should not be placed next to a source of direct heat, an air-conditioning device/duct or humidifier, in direct sunlight, or in a draught. Avoid positions next to windows, or against external walls that receive a large amount of direct sunlight.

Maintenance of your Brodmann piano