Guitar cleaning cloths

imalrightjack

I just got one of these (actually arrived D'Addario branded):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0006JHWSI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's a waste of time and leaves more shite (flecks of cloth) on the guitar than before I started cleaning.

Any advice on the best kind of cloth to use?

Thanks!

SNAKEBITE

I use a microfiber cloth.

Get a nice plush one from Halfords, I use the cheap Kent ones from ASDA on the car, but for the guitar I use a thicker one.

The ones from Poundland are excellent, the "Drying cloths" are nice and thick.

SNAKEBITE

When you wash them, make sure you do not use conditioner, it screws them up bigtime.

All to do with the electrostatic properties allegedly.

The ones for the car I soak in washing up liquid/white vinegar to break down the wax.

On a guitar one you should just need to use the liquid detergent.

rlw

Old well washed not fluffy towel or teatowel.  Nothing better.  Perfect on fancy cars too.

RaymondLin

I use the grey micro fibre by fender.

randomhandclaps

B&Q were selling big bundles of microfibre cloths and I brought a load. They are excellent for cleaning or just giving the guitar a wipe down after playing.

SteveGV

These ones

imalrightjack

Link? @SteveGV

Sassafras

I use the best cloths money can buy. Old socks and T-shirts.

Those things they sell at an inflated price with a guitar related logo are a waste of money. They're usually too small and shed fluff. Microfibre cloths from the pound shop are better (and cheaper).

Zodiac51

^This

What's wrong with an old t-shirt, the type that has had all the lint that is going to fall off, pre-falled-off 5 years ago  >:)

ROOG

The one that came with my peerless jazz box is brilliant, no idea who makes them, next time it comes out of its case I'll have a look

randomhandclaps

SteveGV said:

These ones

Those ones are fine for light dust but no good for getting off sticky kiddie handprints

Rigid_Digits

ROOG said:

The one that came with my peerless jazz box is brilliant, no idea who makes them, next time it comes out of its case I'll have a look

Yes same here. No idea who makes it either.

siraxeman

I've got a Dunlop finishing cloth....very nice does a good job!

UnclePsychosis

Old socks. Work perfectly. 

richardhomer

Wet and dry always seems to get the gunk off....






Actually anything that's been washed a lot is perfectly usable.

Flink_Poyd

I use the finest cloth made from baby Peruvian unicorn tail clippings. That or an old t shirt, whichever is closest.

imalrightjack

siraxeman said:

I've got a Dunlop finishing cloth....very nice does a good job!

Expensive but looks just right.  Thanks!

Samgb

Sassafras said:

I use the best cloths money can buy. Old socks and T-shirts.

Those things they sell at an inflated price with a guitar related logo are a waste of money. They're usually too small and shed fluff. .

Wisdom. I use an old Everton sock. Works a treat. 

octatonic

I use old t-shirts.

Maynehead

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