{"id":1385,"date":"2021-04-28T22:11:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T22:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thestringcrew.com\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2022-04-12T14:50:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T14:50:52","slug":"how-to-clean-guitar-strings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestringcrew.com\/how-to-clean-guitar-strings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Guitar Strings [Step-by-Step + FAQ]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re wondering how to clean guitar strings – whether you have an acoustic guitar, electric, guitar, or bass guitar, here’s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Wash your hands.<\/strong> The most important step is to wash your hands. Dirty hands have oil and dirt on them which will transfer back to the strings – making cleaning the strings much more difficult.<\/li>
  2. Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth.<\/strong> Pinch the strings one by one and run a lint-free cloth along their length multiple times until the cloth becomes clear of grime.<\/li>
  3. Use a guitar string cleaner.<\/strong> Dab your preferred and guitar-safe cleaner onto a clean part of the cloth and repeat step 2 until the cloth appears clean. Wipe off the strings with another clean, dry cloth.<\/li>
  4. Lubricate the guitar strings. <\/strong>This step is optional but some guitarists like to keep the strings and fretboard lubricated as part of their string care routine after cleaning.<\/li>
  5. Retune your guitar strings.<\/strong> Tugging, pulling, and the removal of grime are sure to set the strings out of tune. Retune the strings so you’re ready to play next time!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s dive into exactly how to clean your guitar strings by following these detailed steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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