A brand new cleaning kit with 100% natural oils is to be launched at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.

Eco-friendly

Ian Hill of bsharpbrass told 4BR: "We all know that we should be proactive in looking after our brass instruments, so we can now ensure they look good, sound great and stop being gunged up with stuck valves or sticky slides to ensure many happy years of playing.

Over the years players have cleaned their instruments with washing up liquid, which invariably contain salt — a mix that results in possible corrosion. It was vital that the b# Cleaning Kit was eco-friendly, highly effective and didn't cause damage to any delicate finishes or components."

Soak and finish

Ian explained that the kit consists of an 'Instrument Soak' that cleans the instrument from the inside out, removing the unpleasant biofilm from pipework, as well as clearing oils and greases leaving your instrument with a pleasant citrus scent and an easy next time clean anti-static coating. After the soak you have a 'Finishing Avocado Polish' that gives the instrument a fantastic finish.

b# has also teamed up with the renowned Helin company from to include a quality purpose-made brush and cloth pack to make the 'Virtuoso Brass Instrument Cleaning Kit' — the only product of its kind.

1005 natural oils and greses

To complete the range b# has also introduced a range of 100% natural oils and greases. These products are non-petroleum, non-synthetic lubricants made from natural oils with added food grade fruit flavourings to enhance your playing experience.

Already the b# brand and range have been enthusiastically endorsed by leading performers — including Mark Wilkinson, principal cornet of Foden's Band, virtuoso trombonist Dr Brett Baker and the Foden's Band itself.

It was vital that our Cleaning Kit was eco-friendly, highly effective and didn't cause damage to any delicate finishes or componentsIan Hill

Endorsed

Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "This is a must have accessory for every brass musician. It's the only product of its kind I recommend to clean your instrument."Meanwhile, Brett Baker added: "The b# Cleaning Kit maintains my trombone as if it's new. I've used washing up liquid for years not knowing the damage it can do long term."

Foden's Band also added their support: "The band is proud to support b# who have created a dedicated easy to use kit for cleaning instruments."

Launch

All b# products are made in the UK by brass players for brass players and the range is being launched at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool and at the Yorkshire Regional Championships the following weekend.

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For more information go to: www.bsharpbrass.com