Why should I use handpan oil to care for my handpan?

Every handpan, no matter what material it is made of, needs to be well looked after. Steel always reacts with air, moisture, salts and acids. This can lead to discoloration, corrosion and rusting. Therefore, regular and proper cleaning of your handpan is definitely recommended.

Applying a special care oil for handpans creates a patina that protects your instrument from the effects of salts, acids and moisture. This prevents the formation of rust and discoloration of the material and ensures long-term preservation of the original surface appearance of your instrument.

Phoenix Handpan Oil for the care of nitrated handpans:

Nitrided steel handpans , like stainless steel handpans, require regular renewal of the protective layer on the surface to prevent rust formation and surface discoloration . In addition, regular handpan care ensures a lasting shine and preserves the original appearance of your instrument. Give your instrument new life and avoid rust.

Since Phoenix Handpan Oil is composed of vegetable oils, we only recommend it for the care of nitrated handpans . Plant-based oils are acidic and can cause discoloration on stainless steel surfaces. Therefore, to clean and care for handpans made of stainless steel - this also includes Embersteel - use our stainless steel handpan oil.

Product description Phoenix handpan oil

Thanks to a special formula , Phoenix Handpan Oil protects instruments made of nitrated steel from rust and discoloration . It also ensures a long-lasting shine and long-term preservation of the original surface appearance .

Phoenix Handpan Oil consists of 99.5% vegetable raw materials . This care oil is skin-friendly and harmless to health .

Thanks to the natural ingredients and essential oils with antibacterial effects, this handpan oil creates a protective patina on the surface without leaving any residue and ensures a shiny appearance. Thanks to the pleasant scent of lemongrass , handpan care with Phoenix oil is also a pleasure for the senses. After using Phoenix Handpan Oil, your instrument will sound clear and powerful as ever without any change.

Instructions for handpan cleaning & care with handpan oil in seven steps:

1. Wash your hands before every game. This way you reduce the involuntary application of harmful substances such as salts and acids to your handpan.
2. Remove dirt, grease, salts and acids from your handpan every 1-2 weeks with high-percentage rubbing alcohol.
3. After cleaning, apply sufficient care oil to the clean and dry surface of your handpan and distribute it evenly with a microfiber cloth so that the entire handpan is covered with a shiny layer of oil.
4. To remove stains, tarnish and fingerprints, you can polish with a microfiber cloth.
5. After oiling, let your handpan rest for about 12 hours so that the oil can adhere and create a protective patina.
6. If the handpan is still greasy after exposure, simply remove the residue with a microfiber cloth.
7. After each game, wipe with the still oily microfiber cloth to lightly re-oil the surface and remove salts and acid from your skin.

Read about this → Instructions for proper handpan care

→ Here we have put together an article on how to properly handle your handpan beyond regular care.

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