The Best Way to Clean Your Bongos (The Great Bongo Cleaning Experiment)

I did some research before I made an endeavor to clean my bongo drums--I didn't think they were that dirty until I started and I found out they had picked up a bit more dirt than I thought over the years.
If you're wondering how the best way to clean your bongo drums, I've decided to lay the theoretical aside and just show you so you can find out for yourself!
Many people say that oil is the best way to clean your bongos, and others say water works well, but which one is better? I found pros and cons to both of them!
Since this is an experiment, if you want, you can jump to the summary to see the results.
0:10 1. The Materials
1:04 2. The Damp Rag
3:47 3. The Damp Paper Towel
5:08 4. The Cocoa Butter
6:08 5. The Phone Call That came when my hands were covered with Cocoa Butter
6:29 6. The Lanolin
8:48 7. Wiping the Oil
12:30 8. The Summary and Results

[@redcloud09]

Great idea to detune the drums first. Great all around information. Thank you!

[@marjorieprezioso4750]

I think you're wrong. The best way to clean your bongo is to have a baby.