[TheRetreat]

Do any of you have advice for cleaning what appears to be mildew or something of the sort from the table of this mouthpiece?

 

[Hassles]

I would consider mildew to form over a protracted period of at least a few days and be easily removed with a soft cloth and suitable sanitiser. The issue appears to be, at least from the photograph, more like corrosion, minute surface pitting. May I assume its gold plated? or is it brass?

 

[bandmommy]

Try toothpaste.

 

[TheRetreat]

It is gold plated, so maybe that’s all it is — some corrosion. It definitely is not coming off with warm water and cleaning fluid.

 

[TheRetreat]

Toothpaste works like a miracle. Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[jgreiner]

Diggity dawg, I love a happy ending!

 

[1saxman]

In the future, do not leave the reed on the mouthpiece after playing it. Take the reed off and put it in a Reed Guard, wipe the mouthpiece dry and put it in a protective pouch in the case. You can play that mouthpiece for the rest of your life if you take care of it.

 

[Mikeysaxcat]

Great info. Thanks. Best wishes guys.
But, the same mouthpiece for the rest of your life!!!! What madness hahahhaha.

 

[saxoclese]

For jobs where toothpaste is not abrasive enough to be effective Barkeeper's Friend is another good choice.