How to Clean a Saxophone

Beginner 20 min 12 steps 43749 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-04-14

Swab the body.. Swab the neck.. Use a pad saver.

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Steps

1

Swab the body.

Step 1

Swab the body.

2

Swab the neck.

Step 2

Swab the neck.

3

Use a pad saver.

Step 3

Use a pad saver.

4

Inspect & clean the key pads.

Step 4

Inspect & clean the key pads.

5

Clean your mouthpiece's interior.

Step 5

Clean your mouthpiece's interior.

6

Sand out scratches.

Step 6

Sand out scratches.

7

Clean the reed.

Step 7

Clean the reed.

8

Deep clean as necessary.

Step 8

Deep clean as necessary.

9

Polish the body.

Step 9

Polish the body.

10

Tighten loose screws.

Step 10

Tighten loose screws.

11

Clean your cleaners.

Step 11

Clean your cleaners.

12

Reassemble your saxophone.

Step 12

Reassemble your saxophone.

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