How Do You Dust a Drum

Clean the entire drum with something light like window cleaner or just a damp cloth. Don’t use anything harsh like ammonia, gritty cleaners like Ajax or anything else that’s heavy duty. Drums are like fine furniture and should be treated as such.

What is the best way to clean a drum set?

The best way to clean both of these finishes is to wipe away dust and grime with a damp microfiber cloth, followed quickly by a dry clean cloth to dry off any remaining water residue. If the finish is particularly gunked up, you can use mild dish soap and warm water on the damp cloth.

Can you clean drums with water?

Water. As like the rest of the drumset, try a slightly damp rag to clean your drum shells. Be careful – water left on your drum shells can damage the lacquer finish. Make sure to dry your drum shells completely after cleaning.