Over the years piano owners have reverted to using lots of crazy things to cover and protect their valuable investment. Whether the piano is an acquisitionsaved up for and bought by the homeowner, or an heirloom passed down for generations, it should be cared for and stored with the proper piano cover.

In the past I have seen many items act as piano covers. Grandma’s old quilt, blankets, newspapers, bed sheets and plastic are some such coverings I’ve noticed in people’s homes. Once, I even saw floor to ceiling drapes coming down from the window and splayed out over the piano in a failedattempt to protect the homeowner’s piano. In fact, it is not too unusual for the elegantpiano (or organ)to look like the unused treadmill in the bedroom, draped with all kinds of clothing, towels and bathrobes. These are not ideal solutions at all.

It is imperative for the dormant piano to be sheltered from the damaging effects of the sun. The wood veneeredpiano should not be exposed to continuous, direct sunlight. With extended exposure, ultraviolet rays can create hairline cracks in the finish or cause fading or darkening. Seldom do homeowners have the extra money to have their windows fitted with a custom-made ultraviolet protective film or glass. An excellent alternative is a professionally constructed piano cover. The piano, whether it is an upright or grand, should be covered with a true piano covering made for the precise dimensions of the furniture. This will prolong the beauty and elegance of the piano.

Another hazard to the piano sitting unused in the house is dust. Besides the unpleasantness, dust and dirt gathering on the keys will eventually cause them to stick and turn out hard to play. Dust and grime on the wood or lacquer finish of the piano can be abrasive. Just wiping the instrument clean can scratch the finish. Inside the piano, dust can be even more damaging. Dust that accumulates by the tuning pins, the string bearing felts or the dampers will over time be extremely harmful to the long term health of your piano. A professional tuner can be asked, for an additional fee,to blow the dust from the inner workings of the piano with a bellow. A more economically pleasing choice would be a fitted grand piano covers.

A piano cover is a very good manner in which to protect your piano from the little, dirty fingers of children. Besides keeping it clean and smudge free, a fitted cover will almost guarantee that little fingers do not accidentally get slammed in the hood closing over the keys.

There are several subperb reasons to purchase a professionally manufactured piano or organ cover. Whether the proud piano owner is protecting an investment or an heirloom, saving time and effort cleaning the piano, or using a money saving alternative to professional cleaning and ultraviolet window blocks a piano cover prolong the luster of the instrument.