[lostcircuits]

I ran out of change but I had a sticky pad and the only thing at hand was a lens cleaning cloth like these here:

Amazon.com : cleaning cloths for glasses

I think I am actually converted.

Has anyone else tried one of those?

 

[BrianMitchellBrody]

I ran out of change but I had a sticky pad and the only thing at hand was a lens cleaning cloth like these here:

Amazon.com : cleaning cloths for glasses

I think I am actually converted.

Has anyone else tried one of those?

I have the most difficult time keeping my glasses clean because I produce enough oil to rival Saudi.
I am going with your recommendation here.

 

[Bottle Opener]

Yep, that's what I've been using for the last couple of years. Works good.

 

[JL]

The lens cleaning cloth should work fine. I've been using a Hario coffee filter paper to clean a pad if it gets sticky, or to prevent it from sticking, and it works great. Can be used over & over again. I'm not sure if the coffee filter paper is any better for this purpose than a lens cleaner, but it does have a bit of texture that might help to actually clean the pad.

A dollar bill works for a quick fix on the bandstand since you'll likely have one handy in your wallet.

 

[skeller047]

Don’t use the $100 bills though, they tend to leave a white residue that’s very sticky…

 

[Bottle Opener]

A benefit of the micro- fibre lens cloth is the fact that it is smooth enough not to abraid the skin of the leather but still clean the pad of residue. And the cloth itself can be periodically cleaned with water and soap.

 

[swperry1]

I like it.
What color is best for tenor? High or low pile?
Microfiber pocket squares might be the hot new sax thing…do people still wear suits?

 

[PigSquealer]

Looks like the same thing to clean a personal device screen. I’ve also had several of these furnished with glasses. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Washable too.

 

[lostcircuits]

Which forum is this, can't be SOTW, nobody argues

 

[lostcircuits]

The lens cleaning cloth should work fine. I've been using a Hario coffee filter paper to clean a pad if it gets sticky, or to prevent it from sticking, and it works great. Can be used over & over again. I'm not sure if the coffee filter paper is any better for this purpose than a lens cleaner, but it does have a bit of texture that might help to actually clean the pad.

A dollar bill works for a quick fix on the bandstand since you'll likely have one handy in your wallet.

That's the problem they keep wandering into the tip jars leaving me cashless 90% of the time. And pulling a credit card over the pad doesn't quite cut it.

 

[JL]

A benefit of the micro- fibre lens cloth is the fact that it is smooth enough not to abraid the skin of the leather but still clean the pad of residue. And the cloth itself can be periodically cleaned with water and soap.

That's a really good point. I'm not sure the filter paper is rough enough to actually abrade the pad, but maybe over a period of time it could have an erosive effect. I think I'll go to the lens cleaner from now on (I have a few of them laying around). This just demonstrates what a great resource SOTW can be. After all these years on here, I still learn something new!

 

[ZootTheSim]

Which forum is this, can't be SOTW, nobody argues

So says you!

 

[Reet McVouty]

I've used dryer sheets (cut into strips) from time to time and they work well.

 

[pontius]

I use dried oak leaves, sustainably raked and used at least one season as either mulch or raw material for native wildlife shelter (insect cocoons, rodent nests, etc.)

 

[Zasterz]

I think it was that army sax repair guy on YouTube who said to use scraps of something called UltraSuede which you can get for just a few bucks from fabric stores. That’s what I’ve been using, works well. They’re a bit thicker/stiffer than those eyeglasses microfiber cloths, so maybe easier to slip into the open key.

 

[PeterS]

It’s amazing that hucksters have not come out with “premium pad cleaner” cloths yet, as another way to sell overpriced doohickeys to gullible sax players. Easy enough to buy lens cleaner cloths in bulk, relabel and repackage. What would be a good price point? Maybe $6.99? Or has this already been done, and I‘ve missed it on WWBW?

 

[skeller047]

They have.

Spit Sponge™ - Saxophone Size

Spit happens! And spitty saxophone pads become a noisy, sticky mess. Spit Sponge™ pad dryers remove moisture left on the pads and tone holes that a saxophone swab just can't clean - extending pad life and keeping the sax cleaner. Spit Sponge™ is The ORIGINAL dual texture pad cleaner with an...

keyleaves.com

 

[lostcircuits]

It’s amazing that hucksters have not come out with “premium pad cleaner” cloths yet, as another way to sell overpriced doohickeys to gullible sax players. Easy enough to buy lens cleaner cloths in bulk, relabel and repackage. What would be a good price point? Maybe $6.99? Or has this already been done, and I‘ve missed it on WWBW?

Now, after this thread is public, I bet we'll see something within the next 2 weeks, not to mention 3-4 Youtube videos on the subject by the usual suspects

Edit: @skeller047 posted simultaneously: They are out there!

 

[SaxNutz]

I use the BG version of the spit sponge and like the idea but it needs to be stiffer so you can get it into those hard to get spots. My lens cleaners are super floppy, not any better than the polishing cloth. May try that coffee filter idea though, those are nice and stiff.

 

[PeterS]

I guess I’m just behind the times. Only $5.99, and what a great pitch! But I think I’ll wait until I use up my lens cleaner cloths, and can’t get dollar bills anymore.