Piano Care

Extend the life of your piano by maintaining your Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver System. Keeping the Dampp-Chaser water tank filled and regularly replacing pads and liners is essential to controlling your piano's humidity and interior climate.  But how do you know which accessories you need for your specific Life Saver System? The brand was established in 1947 and technology has improved in the company's almost 75 years. Not to worry, we've assembled your definitive guide to Dampp-Chaser accessories.   1. Pads  Replace pads twice a year All Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver Systems use special pads to wick moisture to the humidity...

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s almost time for deep cleaning. You may remember to dust the blinds and vacuum the baseboards, but did you remember to clean your piano? Really clean it?  It’s just not about looks Dusting your grand piano’s soundboard may be an easy task to forget, but it’s very important to maintaining your grand piano’s overall health. Dust is unsightly, yes, but years of grime is enough to impair the overall sound of your piano. The strings need to vibrate freely and the sound needs to bounce off the smooth surface of the...

Measuring your grand piano may look like a daunting task. Grand pianos are stately, shapely instruments and the curves can be confusing. But you don’t need an advanced degree in geometry to figure out the best-fitting piano cover! There’s actually only one measurement you need.    With correct measurements, finding the right size cover for your grand piano is surprisingly easy. Since grand pianos are all about the same height and width, the only thing that needs to be measured is the length - that is, from the front of the keys to the back of the piano.  The width of...

Not all piano finishes are the same. Treating your unique finish correctly will extend the life of the wood and maximize your piano’s beauty. Piano care is simple when you take the time to understand which finish you have and match it with the ideal polish and cleaners. Take care of your piano's finish regularly to maintain a lustrous sheen. Cory Products are designed to maintain and beautify your piano's finish but are not restorative products. Piano polish alone will not revive a worn finish or repair one with numerous scratches and gouges.   High Gloss Finish High gloss finish is...

Pianos with Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver systems are protected from weather humidity swings, but need to be treated with care. If you need to move your piano, do not disturb the Damp-Chaser system. Rough handling could cause damage to the interior of your instrument. Remember your Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver System has a tank and humidity system that contains water! Use caution even when shifting the piano for cleaning. If you plan to relocate or transport your piano, contact your piano technician to drain the system and prepare it for transport. The technician can re-install the system components and be sure...