[jknappsax]

In these days of Coronavirus, buying a used mpc makes me nervous, but I don't want to damage one.

 

[smash]

Alcohol runs the risk of discoloring the hard rubber (as well as alcohol based cleaners like Mity-Mist). Soap and water should do the trick. What are you washing your hands with?

 

[saxyjare01]

The absorption rate for hard rubber is low, so I would imagine it would be ok to sanitize with alcohol.

COVID-19 lasts on an object for 48hr then loses its potency. If you got a piece that's used, the best thing would be to thoroughly wipe it down with alcohol and let it sit for a couple of days. That is if you're extremely worried.

 

[milandro]

there is really no need to sterilize it unless you intend to use it right away.

If you leave it for a number of days any virus world die and then simple washing in cold water with soap will suffice.

I have used Alcohol in the past to sterilize HR and I didn't have discoloration. Some members have tried bleach ( a solution of 200ml of 5% bleach should apt to sterilize , look it up, there are also chlorine tablets for the purpose)

https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?148412-Hard-Rubber-Care-Restoration

 

[Tranechaser]

What about a gold plated metal mouthpiece? I have one of those on the way and was wondering the same thing.

 

[Benjamin Allen]

I use Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution) to clean mouthpieces--have been doing so for nearly a decade without any issues, but I receive some really nasty mouthpieces from people Otherwise, soap and water are just fine.

 

[Dr G]

Here’s the synopsis of how to deal with C-19 on incoming mail, etc.

Bottom line: The threat is very low, and becomes lower still with a timeout as suggested above.

 

[jknappsax]

I appreciate all the advice; I'm just a little gunshy with this whole situation. Thanks.

 

[jknappsax]

But waiting after a mouthpiece shows up, I dunno, that'd be really hard! Even like 15 minutes!

 

[Dr G]

But waiting after a mouthpiece shows up, I dunno, that'd be really hard! Even like 15 minutes!

If you were really in a hurry, you should have ordered it sooner!

 

[milandro]

I use Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution) to clean mouthpieces--have been doing so for nearly a decade without any issues, but I receive some really nasty mouthpieces from people Otherwise, soap and water are just fine.

Great advise, I have myself advised chlorhexidine for years here.

 

[jknappsax]

Doc, I just should have planned better!

 

[Canadiain]

Isnt plain old soapy water supposed to kill off this virus?

 

[Sigmund451]

Alcohol wont discolor it if just cleaned. If you soak the piece that may be another story. Alcohol pretty much kills on contact if it is strong. Then you can wash with soapy water.

If you are really freaked out you can then let it sit a day or so.

thats my non scientific opinion...and yes, Freaked out is a diagnosis

 

[turf3]

I use alcohol on HR mouthpieces all the time, to remove remaining adhesive traces from bite protectors or to clean off any residue before installing.

And a metal plated one is absolutely unaffected by alcohol.

 

[JL]

Alcohol wont discolor it if just cleaned. If you soak the piece that may be another story. Alcohol pretty much kills on contact if it is strong. Then you can wash with soapy water.

+1. No harm done to a mpc by wiping it down with alcohol. When wiping with a cloth soaked in alcohol, the alcohol volatilizes (evaporates) very quickly, yet it kills 'germs' on contact as Phil says, assuming it's at least 60% alcohol (so vodka isn't strong enough--keep the vodka for consumption!).

 

[Vandlay]

White Vinegar for a minute and soap and water.

 

[ZootTheSim]

While the threat is low, as Dr. G. points out, why risk it? The virus can live on paper wrapping for 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours. I'd expect HR to be in a similar range, though no one has tested mouthpieces to my knowledge.

Just leave the parcel for three days before opening it, then wash it with dish soap for 20 seconds. As with most activities, the anticipation will add to the eventual thrill.

 

[Dr G]

While the threat is low, as Dr. G. points out, why risk it? The virus can live on paper wrapping for 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours. I'd expect HR to be in a similar range, though no one has tested mouthpieces to my knowledge.

Just leave the parcel for three days before opening it, then wash it with dish soap for 20 seconds. As with most activities, the anticipation will add to the eventual thrill.

I got a new guitar last week - let it sit in quarantine for several days, but chose not to wash it.

 

[lostcircuits]

The corona virus is not your typical virus with a protein shell, rather, it is a lipid membrane only (with the protein spike receptors sticking out as anchors) and as such it can be "dissolved" with standard soap. I wouldn't do that on a guitar either but with an HR MPC, I'd rinse it in dish washing liquid and if you still want to wait a day to be on the safe side, by all means!