What is the best way to clean guitar strings?

Question

I have a polish liquid, but it's for a finish. I just kinda want to do with with at-home things. I have always heard a small amount of rubbing alcohol. I thought I'd ask before I tried.

Also, I can't figure out what category to put this question.

Answer 1

Cook them in vinegar to get rid of rust.

Answer 2

The best way to care for guitar strings is to use a clean dry cloth.

Answer 3

merge the string to a alcohol sol'n...

i guess it will work hahaha

just a guess....

Answer 4

Now, this may or may not be true, because I heard this from my own little brother.   He explained he had all these girls undies, negligees, and other such stuff in his room because he "cleaned his guitar strings" with them.

Answer 5

Sorry but come on I'ld have to try the panties!!

Answer 6

u should pollish them

Answer 7

Well, in my experience malt viniger seems to clean absolitly anything to perfection. Give that a go?