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Small brush head
Fits between key cups and under rods where a cloth cannot reach. That gap is where dust packs in.
Product detailSKU #1274115059456
SelmerKey Cleaning Brush
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small brush for clearing dust and lint from under woodwind keys and posts. Buy it if you maintain your own clarinet, flute, or sax.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Weekly cleaning under sax and clarinet key cups
- Clearing lint from around posts and rods
- Adding a maintenance item to a student's case kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing to clean the bore — use a swab instead
- Removing sticky pad residue, which needs pad paper
- Brass players; this is a woodwind key tool
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Bristle brush, not a swab
Sweeps dry debris off exterior mechanism. It is not for absorbing moisture inside the instrument.
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Key-cleaning purpose
Aimed at the mechanism, not the body. Dust under keys is what causes sluggish action and clicking.
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Under five dollars
Cheap enough to keep one in every case rather than moving one brush between instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the brush only — no cleaning solution, swabs, or polish included
- 02Brush dry dust only; do not push moisture toward pads
- 03Work gently around rods and springs — key mechanisms bend easily
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this clean the inside of my clarinet?
No. This brush is for the outside mechanism — under keys and around posts. Use a pull-through swab for the bore after playing.
02Can I use it on a flute?
Yes, for dust around the key cups and rods. Keep it away from the pads themselves, since flute pads are thin and easily damaged.
03How often should I use it?
About once a week for a regularly played instrument, or any time keys start feeling gritty or clicking more than usual.
04Is a brush like this safe on lacquered keys?
Yes, when used dry and with light pressure. Avoid scrubbing, and never use it with solvents on lacquer.
