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Guitar String Care: Wipe Down After Every Session

Based on Fender guidance: remove sweat and residue from strings, bridge and neck after playing; avoid household spray cleaners on guitar finishes.

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Cleaning strings does not require removing them or spraying polish. A brief wipe with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth removes sweat and skin oils. Guitar finishes and fingerboards vary, so use model-specific care directions before applying any product.

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After playing, place the guitar securely and take a clean, soft, lint-free cloth with dry hands.
Gently wipe sweat and residue from the strings, above and below where accessible. Watch out for sharp string ends or damaged strings.
Using a clean section of the cloth, gently remove dust around the bridge and neck. Do not spray cleaners directly onto strings or metal hardware.
Lightly wipe the body with a dry cloth. Avoid household glass cleaners, ammonia, abrasives and silicone-containing products on the guitar finish.
If heavier cleaning or polishing is needed, check the guitar maker's instructions and use a finish-compatible guitar product. Do not apply unapproved oils to the fingerboard.
Once dry, put the instrument back in its case to limit dust and knocks. Inspect rusty, discolored or worn strings and replace them when needed.

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