Rust On The Wires Of A Piano

The appearance of rust on the tusing-pins and the steel wires of a piano is a sure indication that the piano has been exposed to moisture or dampness. The time of year or the age or quality af the piano has nothing to do with it, as rust may appear in a night. The fact that the room is heated by a stove just Dutside of it will probably account for the rust, as the chances are that after Ihe usual cooling of a fire over night lts neating in the morning would be likel to cause condensation on the metal, ano rust would immetliately appear. Do no' use oil or any greasy substance to remove it. It will probably not do any harm unless it causes the strings to break, in which case they will have te be replaced. Most pianos require timing twice a year. The only important care to be given a piano is to keep it in