The best mouthpiece cleaners
Keeping your mouthpiece clean is good for you and your instrument!
It might seem obvious, but good instrument hygiene is something that can easily be overlooked. Keeping your mouthpiece clean is important not only for your own health and wellbeing but also for maintaining your instrument in good condition.
Before picking up your instrument, it's worth getting into the habit of washing your hands. This is particularly important when playing shared instruments, such as those used in schools, music groups and ensembles, where germs can easily be passed between players.
Whether you prefer to wash your hands with soap and water or use an appropriate antibacterial hand sanitiser, making this part of your regular playing routine is a simple but worthwhile step. Keeping a small bottle of sanitiser with your other musical accessories means you'll always have it to hand.
Of course, hand hygiene is only part of the picture. Your mouthpiece also needs regular cleaning to help maintain good playing hygiene and keep it in the best possible condition.
At John Packer Ltd, we stock three products specifically designed for mouthpiece cleaning. Each has its own instructions for use, so be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidance and keep all cleaning products safely out of reach of children.
Read on to discover the products available and find the right mouthpiece cleaning solution for you!
Three Mouthpiece Cleaning Sprays Worth Knowing About
There are several products available to help keep your mouthpiece clean and hygienic. We've picked out three options from our range, each offering slightly different benefits depending on your instrument, playing environment and personal preference.
Sterisol Hygienic Spray – Woodwind & Brass
A versatile hygienic cleaner designed for use on both woodwind and brass instruments, including mouthpieces. Sterisol is particularly useful in teaching environments, schools and music groups where instruments may be shared between players.
Supplied in an 8oz (240ml) ready-to-use spray bottle, it's a convenient addition to any musician's collection of cleaning accessories.
From the renowned instrument manufacturer Bach, the 1800B Hygienic Spray is designed for hygienically cleaning mouthpieces, flute headjoints and other suitable areas of musical instruments.
A handy option for brass and woodwind players looking to keep the parts of their instrument that come into close contact with the player clean and fresh.
Edgware by BBICO Sanitiser Spray
Taking a slightly different approach, the Edgware Sanitiser Spray by BBICO is made using all-natural ingredients and is free from toxins, synthetics and petroleum-based ingredients.
Its antibacterial properties come from hypochlorous acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body. As well as being suitable for cleaning mouthpieces and instruments, it can also be used to freshen up instrument cases and even as a hand sanitiser.
Suitable for musicians of all ages and abilities, it's a versatile addition to your instrument care routine.
Cleaning your mouthpiece regularly is a simple habit that can make a real difference, particularly when instruments are shared.