How do you clean a trombone case?

Question:

How do you clean a trombone case?

I just started to play the trombone awhile back, and I got a school one. The trombone case reeks thanks to the last user of the case, and I don't know how to clean it. If I can't clean it though, about how much is a new case?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Cleaning: I use Mi-T-Mist by Roche Thomas all the time to disinfect instruments, and it works to disinfect and freshen up cases as well. You can get it at www.interstatemusic.com. $1.98 for 2 oz, $5.88 for 8 oz. The 2 oz. should do the trick for you.

You can also spray regular old rubbing alcohol in it, but it won't smell as good.

If you prefer, you can buy a new case. Prices range from about $60 to about $180 depending on what type of trombone you are using (peashooter or trigger, slide or valve, etc). You can get those at Interstate Music as well. I can't get the website to pull up right now to give you exact prices (stupid dial-up), but Interstate Music always has the best prices, cost plus 10%.

If you buy a new case, just don't get rid of the old one since it belongs to the school! When you return the trombone to the school (if you get a new one, go to a new school, or promote to a new school), just put it back in the old case and keep the new one unless you just want to donate it to the school. Although I'm sure they would appreciate it if you donate it!