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Proven the #1 selling woodwind swab for over 25 years, the Original H.W. Pad-Saver® de-moisturizer is the woodwind player's best friend in instrument maintenance. Designed to be left in the instrument while not being played, these swabs draw and dissipate moisture from the bore, toneholes, and pads, extending the life of the pads and saving money on frequent repairs.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Use properly...,
This review is from: HW Products UFSM H.W. 2-Pc Flute Pad-Saver (Electronics)
This is NOT a replacement for the usual rod cleaning of the flute. These are not design to dry or clean the inside of the flute. They are designed for drying out THE PADS ONLY. I have used these for more than 4 years with NO adverse effect. I do use them the correct way. After using any of my 4 flutes I do the regular rod cleaning/drying and then I plug the pad savers in and move them back and forth in the flute so the most hairy part of the pad saver sticks out of each hole, I then depress each and every key so each pad makes contact with the surface of the pad saver. The pad saver itself most be cleaned in hot soapy water at least every 2 weeks and let air dry. Never use the pad saver without rod cleaning the flute first unless you have no choice. The pad savers work on diplacement of humidity against the large 'hairy' surface. They DO work if used properly. I have had no health issue, no foul odor or any pad problems in any of my 4 flutes for the last 4 years.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't even think about it,
By Cadence "Real Flutist" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
This review is from: HW Products UFSM H.W. 2-Pc Flute Pad-Saver (Electronics)
It all comes down to common sense: if you stick this in your flute after you play, well, it just traps the moisture in there. The moisture eats the pads away, the rough fuzz rubs against them and damages them even more, and you've just ended worse than you started. Flutists and repairmen agree--Stick to the traditional cleaning rod and cloth!
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unhealthy, and very costly for your instrument,
This review is from: HW Products UFSM H.W. 2-Pc Flute Pad-Saver (Electronics)
I have been playing flute for several years, and teaching flute for 6, and in my professional opinion and that of other professionals I've had the pleasure of talking to, these are absolutely AWFUL to use in a flute. Yes, they absorb the moisture from the pads, but upon leaving it IN the flute, they just redistribute the bacteria, and any moisture that didn't evaporate. This can result in untimely repairs and pad replacements to your instrument.More than once the bacteria from these little fluffy wands made me sick again after I'd had a bout of cold or flu. They are NOT a good investment for your instrument. If you MUST use these, DO NOT LEAVE IT IN YOUR FLUTE. They are fine for cleaning, but don't let it sit in your flute. Let it dry before putting it away because the moisture contained in it helps to harbor the bacteria. Take it from a flute teacher with entirely too much experience with these, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE.
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