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In short:<\/strong> a cover protects your piano from dust, scratches, light and minor knocks \u2014 a modest investment to preserve an expensive instrument. The key: a cover matched to the type (grand or upright) and exact size<\/strong>, in a breathable material. Here’s how to choose well.<\/p>\n Dust works into the action and onto the strings; sunlight fades the finish; a knock or a spilled drink can mark the case for good. A cover limits all of this and keeps the instrument clean between sessions \u2014 especially if it isn’t played every day.<\/p>\n For a grand, the cover follows the length<\/strong> (e.g. 180, 211, 274 cm); for an upright, the height<\/strong>. Measure precisely.<\/p>\n Favour a breathable<\/strong> material (not waterproof plastic, which traps moisture). A soft lining protects the finish.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Size is the number-one criterion. For a grand<\/strong>, the cover follows the total length with the lid closed \u2014 common sizes track the makers’ models, roughly 150, 180, 210 and 274 cm \u2014 while for an upright<\/strong> it is the height that counts. A cover that is too large slips and leaves the corners exposed; one too small fails to protect exactly the delicate edges. Better to measure with a tape before ordering than to trust the nominal model name.<\/p>\n The material must be breathable<\/strong>: waterproof plastic sheets trap moisture against the finish and can do more harm than the dust they are meant to stop. A soft inner lining protects the polish from micro-scratches, while a water-repellent outer helps against accidental splashes. For high-gloss finishes, which show every fingerprint, an anti-static fabric that does not hold dust is a further advantage.<\/p>\n For daily use, a simple key cover is enough to keep the keys clean between sessions. A full cover<\/strong> comes into its own when the instrument sits unused for a while \u2014 a second home, or during building work \u2014 protecting it from dust, light and minor knocks. Remember to let the instrument breathe periodically, rather than sealing it away for months without ever uncovering it.<\/p>\nWhy protect your piano?<\/h2>\n
The types of cover<\/h2>\n
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How to choose<\/h2>\n
Size first<\/h3>\n
Material<\/h3>\n
Grand or upright: measure carefully<\/h2>\n
Materials and lining<\/h2>\n
Everyday use and long storage<\/h2>\n
Our picks<\/h2>\n
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