Stephen Blackwell is an alumnus of Fordham University, where he studied English. He is currently the CEO of Alpha Data in New York. Away from work, Stephen Blackwell enjoys reading and playing the guitar.

Playing the guitar is an excellent way to spend leisure time. However, the guitar needs to be taken care of for it to last and function well, and cleaning is the most essential aspect of guitar care. Guitarists need to have a dry cloth for cleaning the guitar right after playing to keep sweat or natural oils in the skin from affecting its appearance. Scheduled thorough cleans are also needed and can be done with specialized guitar cleaner products, including polishers that will leave the guitar's finish looking brand new.

Guitar strings are like a car's engine, and if it's not maintained, the guitar cannot function. The best way to clean a guitar's string is by using soft microfiber towels to wipe it down after every playing session. If the strings are always in need of tuning, it is advisable to change them.

Finally, leaving a guitar anywhere after playing exposes it to more risk of breaking or bad humidity. Therefore, it's critical to own and choose a functioning guitar case. This creates a more stable environment and protects against temperature fluctuations aiding in humidity control and keeping the guitar safe.