Everyday Care Tips for a Grand Piano

Published: 10/13/2026 8:07:36 PM   Clicked: 7

A grand piano represents a significant investment, and good everyday care not only preserves its tone and touch but extends its working life. The points below are the ones home owners find easiest to manage — and also the ones most commonly overlooked.

Start with lid habits — keeping the lid open while playing helps the sound project, but leaving it open all the time lets dust settle inside much faster. It's best to close the lid when not playing, and to clean dust off the strings and soundboard periodically with a soft brush or a dedicated dusting tool, rather than wiping the internal structure with a damp cloth.

Next is humidity control — a grand's larger soundboard makes it more sensitive to humidity swings than an upright, so it's worth keeping the room between roughly 45% and 60% humidity, using a dehumidifier or a piano-specific humidity control rod if needed. It's also worth keeping vases, cups, or any liquids off the piano's surface entirely, and avoiding prolonged direct sunlight on the cabinet, which can cause fading or cracking. Finally, even during periods when the piano isn't being played much, it's worth keeping to a routine tuning at least every six months, so the piano's components stay in a stable state rather than needing a bigger catch-up once it's back in regular use.