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Before I tell you how I clean my pads, let me give you my disclaimer. Pads are fairly delicate, so you may want to ask your repair specialist how he or she would like you to keep them clean. The method I describe below is similar to methods found in a number of sources, the most recent being an article I saw in the Saxophone Journal some time ago. Anyway, here goes…

Cleaning the leather pads must also be done very carefully, in order not to damage the pads or to mess up the key adjustments. Place a small amount of WD-40 on a Q-tip, and gently wipe the pad and the rim of the tone hole under the pad. Do this for all the pads. Wipe off any excess WD-40.

If you’re in a humid climate and have issues with pads sticking, you can also then use another Q-tip to wipe a small amount of Old English lemon oil (it must be this type!) on the pad after it is clean. Again, be sure to wipe off any excess.