Accordion care should be taken very seriously otherwise you could end up paying for needless repair costs when they could be easily avoided. Your accordion is a very sensitive instrument and with a little bit of care and maintenance should last you for many years.

Below are a few useful tips on how to care for your accordion.

*Keep Your Accordion Clean*

The majority of accordion players always have a soft cloth in their case, to dust their instrument, especially the treble keys, after playing their accordion.

Over time, dust and fluff will gather inside your instrument and should be removed by taking off the treble grill and wiping the inside of your accordion.

If you’re a performer, there is an increased likelihood of your accordion collecting dust and dirt since most of the stages you are performing on will not be cleaned properly resulting in dusty floors.

*Avoid Storing Your Accordion In A Damp Room*

This is a must when caring for your accordion or else your instrument will get damaged sustained by dampness to the reeds causing them to rust.

Don’t even leave your accordion in a cold, damp place for even the shortest period of time.

*Never Leave Your Accordion In A Hot Place*

Leaving your accordion in hot places like your car when it’s a hot day or in the sun is a very bad idea as this causes the wax, which holds the reed plates in place, inside your instrument to melt.

Your accordion needs to be stored in a dry place at room temperature, with room temperature being 22 degrees Celsius.

*Stand Your Accordion On Its Bass End*

Always stand your accordion on its bass end, with the treble keyboard pointing upwards.

The reasoning behind this is that the valves hang vertically and will remain straight and in the correct position.

If left in any other position, the valves will eventually lose their shape, diminishing your accordion’s playability.

If your accordion is dropped or jarred it is better to bring it in for service. Have it inspected internally even if there appears to be little or no damage. This may prevent further damage that could occur later on, if there is unforeseen damage inside. What if your accordion has been in extreme temperatures? The best thing you can do is allow it to settle to room temperature for at least one hour or longer before playing.