Cleaning violin strings?

Question

i just asked about if i can clean violin strings with nail polish remover and i found out i probably shouldn't. :[ but i found out it's okay to use a damp cloth. is a damp paper towel okay?

Answer 1

A damp cloth with alcohol but be sure the alcohol doesn't get on the violin, here is a good website on cleaning and it gives some tips on storing.

Answer 2

no, it can leave deposits of paper towel on the strings and ruin them and the bow.

Answer 3

Damp with what?  water?  Water and the goo associated with rosin will not mix.  Rubbing alcohol is the only cheap way to go.  Or Fiddlebrite.  

Not water.

Answer 4

use a soft damp towel. some violin shops sell special ones. I usually used anything soft that won't leave behind fuzz or anything  ;-)