Teton Music provides detailed piano interior cleaning for both grand pianos and upright pianos. Over time, dust, pet hair, and fine debris collect inside the cabinet, around the action, and on the soundboard. That buildup can affect tone, touch, mechanical quietness, and long-term reliability. Interior cleaning is one of the most overlooked services that can make a noticeable difference in how a piano feels and performs.
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Why Interior Cleaning Matters (Especially in Utah)
Interior cleaning is not surface dusting. It is a careful, time-consuming process that requires experience, proper tools, and a working understanding of piano mechanics. When done correctly, interior cleaning can improve airflow, reduce mechanical noise, and help your piano perform more consistently.
Utah’s dry climate and fine dust can accumulate faster than many owners expect, especially in homes with pets, nearby construction, or strong airflow from heating and cooling systems. The result can be sluggish action, duller tone, and noise that seems to “come out of nowhere.”
Grand vs Upright: What’s Different?
Grand pianos are more exposed internally because of their horizontal design. Dust and debris can settle directly onto the soundboard, plate, and strings. Grands often show tone and clarity improvements after a thorough interior cleaning.
Upright pianos tend to collect dust behind the action and under the keybed, and debris can affect key response, pedal noise, and action smoothness. Many upright owners are surprised how much quieter and cleaner the instrument feels once internal buildup is removed.
What’s Included in a Piano Interior Cleaning
Every piano is different, so we tailor the cleaning based on condition and design. Typical interior cleaning includes:
- Careful removal of dust and debris from the soundboard, plate, and interior surfaces
- Cleaning around the action and key mechanisms (without risking damage to delicate parts)
- Debris removal between strings and in common dust-collection areas
- Addressing areas that contribute to mechanical noise (rattles, buzzes, pedal noise)
- Light exterior wipe-down as part of a complete service finish
Optional add-on: Interior cleaning is often paired with piano tuning or minor adjustments during the same visit, depending on schedule and your piano’s needs.
When to Schedule Interior Cleaning
- Your piano has not been cleaned internally in several years
- You notice visible dust inside the piano or on strings
- The piano is making new buzzes, rattles, or pedal noise
- Keys feel sluggish or uneven
- Your home has pets or the piano is near vents/airflow
- The piano is used for teaching, performances, schools, or churches
Service Area
Teton Music provides piano interior cleaning throughout Salt Lake City and nearby communities along the Wasatch Front. If you are not sure whether we service your area, call or text and we will confirm availability.
Schedule Piano Interior Cleaning
Interior cleaning helps protect your investment and improves the playing experience. If your piano has never been cleaned inside, or it has been a long time, this is one of the highest-impact services you can do beyond routine tuning.