How do you clean your bellows?

[Mikefule]

Hi, all,

 

I keep my concertinas in their cases in the part of the house which has the most stable temperature and humidity.  However, I am noticing some whiteness on the outside of the leather parts of the bellows.  It looks like it might be something like a salt leaching out of the glue, or it may be a slight touch of mildew?  Also, the folds are gathering some dust.  What do you use to clean the outside of your bellows, please?

[John Wild]

I use a small paint brush with soft bristles.

One that was acquired with this use in mind, and has never actually been used as a paint brush.

[Roger Hare]

On 12/10/2023 at 12:49 AM, John Wild said:

I use a small paint brush with soft bristles.

One that was acquired with this use in mind, and has never actually been used as a paint brush.

I've used a soft tooth brush with some success - careful - the bristles in a soft tooth brush are a little 'harder' than those in a soft paint brush...

Afterthought: ...which, of course, has never actually been used as a tooth brush...🙂

Edited December 11, 2023 by Roger Hare

[Robin Harrison]

Almost made for the job !

https://ardec.ca/en/p/1379/pointed-paintbrush-original-series-2012?variant=13678&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApuCrBhAuEiwA8VJ6JgSrvFPoJQYtP5h8Ml9ZgnA6hFBdRrguzsRhywJcmBwG02gbb3jSoBoCqmIQAvD_BwE#&gid=1&pid=1

[SIMON GABRIELOW]

I use my "blower bulb".. also used for my camera lenses. Blows dust out nicely😊