[Alan Brinton]

There is moisture on and around the reeds after playing, especially after extended playing, but I’m curious about why you feel the need to clean it or dry the reeds off after playing, Francis. This is normal with a melodica. The moisture is from condensation and does not soil the inside of the instrument. Occasionally there’s reason to take a melodica apart and/or give it a bath. But I don’t think it’s a good idea to be taking the melodica apart frequently (especially an expensive one such as the Hammond) or to be running water through it on a regular basis. When you open it after playing, there’s a temptation to wipe off the reeds, but I don’t think there’s any reason to do so unless you’re tuning it. My opinion; others may disagree.