I often get asked about general maintenance and care. One great thing about these instruments is that they are pretty much maintenance free. Before I send them off I add a second coat of tung oil to the mouthpiece and shouldn’t have to reapply more unless you you really want to every few years. I haven’t added any to mine in over 10 years. If you do I use Milk Paint 100% tung oil. You can wipe on with a cloth and let sit for 20-30 minutes and then wipe off any excess oil left. 

These didges are completely waterproof so if you need to clean the inside I take a hose with a jet setting and can wash out any dust or  debris. I also use a dowel rod with a rubber stopper and cloth to wipe down the sides  if it needs a deep clean. Then use a hair dryer on the cool setting to dry it out or let air dry vertically which is always good to do after playing as well. I also dry off the outside and mouthpiece with a cloth. It is a good idea to clean them out every once and a while or if notice a smell. One tip also is to not play right after eating as can leave food particles that will cause bacteria to form. That’s really all there is to it!