How to Clean Rust and Dirt Off Your Drum Hardware

[@rangatang5548]

Legend! Aluminium is the best for Lugs, screws, hardware and anything related to rust on drums

[@anone2109]

Super helpful. I would've gone straight for the steel wool or wire brush. Thanks bud.

[@SmiggyG]

Bar Keeper's Friend does wonders for stubborn drum hardware and cymbals. It's super cheap and won't scratch.

[@BandOnABudgetNZ]

I need to try this. I actually have some under my kitchen sink and never actually thought to try it. Thank you!

[@DavidMacVicar]

Works well!! Thanks!

[@juztmagic]

underrated

[@Qubson._.]

can you do it on a steel snare drum without damaging its sound?

[@BandOnABudgetNZ]

I definitely know you can use WD40 on drums. Its safe for pretty much all metals and rubber. WD40 doesn't clean, it actually loosens dirt, grime and all the nasties embedded in the lugs, edges etc. As for the aluminum foil on steel... now that I'm not too sure about. It would be a good idea to test it on something else first or even a small area of the snare before going all-out on it. And again check a few drum forums on Reddit for additional advice on aluminum foil to clean a steel drum.

[@JHoats7]

0000 steel wool

[@christopherduke4512]

Great tips, my only gripe is the weird pronunciation of aluminium 😂

[@BandOnABudgetNZ]

😂 its my kiwi accent isn't it... dammit not again 😫

[@Moon-do1vt]

​@@BandOnABudgetNZ LMAO "dammit not again" is so funny for some reason🤣 happened many times huh😂