Subject: Re: [MK8] sanitizing ukuleles

thank you!
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(¸ . ´ (¸. · * ynne
Wynne in MS
NBCT
Author of From the Depths of Red Bluff,
a Collection of Poetry

On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 8:58 AM Kristyn Johnson wrote:
> Hi Barb:
>
> That’s kind of you to say. Really, though, it had more to do with our
> puppy than anything else, haha. :)
>
> I appreciate your kind words. Hope you’re able to get some sleep in the
> wee hours, too!
>
> Kristyn Johnson, Web/Contributing Editor and Mailing List Administrator
> kristyn@musick8.com
> Plank Road Publishing, Music K-8 & Recorder Classroom magazines
> https://www.musick8.com
> https://www.recorderclassroom.com
>
>
> > On Aug 15, 2020, at 2:24 AM, Barb wrote:
> >
> > Wow, Kristin! Thank you for the answer. That’s dedication to send it at
> this early hour! Hope you can get some sleep!
> > Retired Barb in FL (I have a couple of ukes, too.)
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 15, 2020, at 2:04 AM, Kristyn Johnson
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Wynne and List:
> >>
> >> Below is the response from Kala Ukulele regarding your question.
> >>
> >> Hope that helps,
> >>
> >> Kristyn Johnson, Web/Contributing Editor and Mailing List Administrator
> >> kristyn@musick8.com
> >> Plank Road Publishing, Music K-8 & Recorder Classroom magazines
> >> https://www.musick8.com
> >> https://www.recorderclassroom.com
> >>
> >> —————————————————————————————————————————————————
> >>
> >> Ash Reyes (Kala Brand Music Co.)
> >> Aug 14, 2020, 2:22 PM PDT
> >>
> >> Aloha,
> >>
> >> Thanks for reaching out--This is a popular question right now!
> >>
> >> Ukuleles (especially wooden ones) aren't necessarily meant to be
> frequently sanitized the way many surfaces are... so there may be extra
> finish wear over time. We understand with the current pandemic that people
> want to double down on cleaning... and yet we can't guarantee how harsher
> products and frequent wiping will affect the uke's finish.
> >>
> >> Our ukes can handle a clorox (bleach-free) wipe on the strings... and
> occasionally the body and necks...as long you then wipe them with a damp
> cloth and then dry them immediately. Please steer clear of wiping too much
> with harsher chemicals near the bridges of wooden ukes.
> >> For general cleaning, we recommend an instrument cleaner such as
> https://www.musicnomadcare.com/Products/Guitar-Surface-Care/Guitar-Detailer-4-oz/
> .
> >>
> >> As a best practice, we recommend getting the kids to thoroughly wash
> their hands before starting to touch the instruments.
> >>
> >> We wish wellness for you and yours!
> >>
> >> Best,
> >> Kala Service Team
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Aug 14, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kristyn Johnson
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Wynne:
> >>>
> >>> This is a great question.
> >>>
> >>> I’ve actually reached out to Kala Ukulele, one of our suppliers, to
> see what they recommend.
> >>>
> >>> I did find some suggestions via an internet search, but I’m curious to
> see what the makers say.
> >>>
> >>> We’ll let you know as soon as they reply.
> >>>
> >>> Kristyn Johnson, Web/Contributing Editor and Mailing List Administrator
> >>> kristyn@musick8.com
> >>> Plank Road Publishing, Music K-8 & Recorder Classroom magazines
> >>> https://www.musick8.com
> >>> https://www.recorderclassroom.com
> >>>
> >>>>> On Aug 14, 2020, at 3:06 PM, PW Alexander
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> great! I would love advice on how to sanitize them! I have 11 ukes
> now.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> *´¨)
> >>>> ¸.·´ ¸.*¸ ¸.·`¨)
> >>>> (¸ . ´ (¸. · * ynne
> >>>>
> >>>> Wynne in MS
> >>>> NBCT
> >>>> Author of From the Depths of Red Bluff,
> >>>> a Collection of Poetry
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:01 AM James Ziegler
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Dear List,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> We are excited to announce UKULELE KARATE, a highly motivational
> method to
> >>>>> teach young players ukulele. It's been developed by Barb Philipak
> with
> >>>>> music arranged by Paul Jennings - the same team that brought you the
> wildly
> >>>>> popular Recorder Karate method.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> We are currently working on this project, and the estimated release
> date
> >>>>> is September 15. We should have some sound excerpts available by
> late
> >>>>> August. We'll be sure to announce that here.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> You can read more or pre-order on MusicK8.com:
> >>>>> https://www.musick8.com/store/alphadetail.php?product_groupW56
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Also, keep an eye on our Recorder Karate/Ukulele Karate forum on
> >>>>> MusicK8.com:
> >>>>> https://www.musick8.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Happy ukulele playing!
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