At 14:50 14-03-16, Fritz Sonnichsen wrote:

 >Regarding cleaning the corroded strings--- I don't know what others think
 >but there seems to be a reaction against cleaning many metals with steel
 >wool these days as it leaves micro particles that can interact with other
 >metals, even other iron alloys,  and commence electrolytic corrosion. For
 >many, Scotch Brite has now taken the place of steel wool. In aircraft
 >repair use of steel wool on the hull is taboo and we always used Scotch
 >Brite.  I use the latter when cleaning piano strings.

Thanks!  This makes sense.  Much as I hate using Scoth Brite for 
washing up, though it doesnt do much in cleaning the range, it would 
appear to be a more suitable material than the "Brillo without soap" 
that I initially proposed.

David

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