Here is my recommended schedule for trumpet cleaning for my trumpet studio:
Every 2-3 months give your trumpet a bath. Full instructions can be found at this link:
http://www.musichem.com/articles/trmp_car_for_students.htm
Every year take the trumpet in to the shop and get a full chem-clean/ultrasonic treatment on the trumpet
A few tips…
When giving it a bath DO NOT use hot water. Hot water tends to damage plating finishes….also do the valves separately in plastic cups (be careful with the valves…they can get bent or damaged easily).
Questions? Let me know and I’ll be happy to help
