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 cared for. Steel always reacts with air, moisture, salts and acids, which can lead to discoloration, corrosion and rusting. Regular and proper cleaning of your handpan is therefore definitely recommended.

Applying a special care oil for handpans creates a patina that protects your instrument from the effects of salt, acids and moisture. This prevents rusting and discoloration of the material and ensures that the original surface appearance of your instrument is preserved for a long time.

Phoenix handpan oil for the care of nitrated handpans:

Handpans made of nitrided steel , like stainless steel handpans, require regular renewal of the protective layer on the surface to prevent rusting and surface discoloration. In addition, regular handpan care ensures a lasting shine and preservation of the original look 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 discolour stainless steel surfaces. Therefore use our stainless steel handpan oil to clean and care for handpans made of stainless steel - this includes Embersteel.

Product Description Phoenix Handpan Oil

Thanks to a special formula , Phoenix Handpan Oil protects instruments made of nitrated steel from rusting and discoloration . In addition, it ensures a long- lasting shine and long-lasting preservation of the original surface appearance .

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

Thanks to the natural ingredients and essential oils with antibacterial properties, 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 treat for the senses. After using Phoenix Handpan Oil , your instrument will sound as 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. In 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 a high-percentage rubbing alcohol.
3. After cleaning, apply enough care oil to the clean and dry surface of your handpan and spread it evenly with a microfiber cloth so that the entire handpan is covered with a shiny layer of oil.
4. To remove stains, tarnishing and fingerprints, polish with a microfiber cloth.
5. After oiling, let your handpan rest for about 12 hours so that the oil can adhere and a protective patina develops.
6. If the handpan is still greasy after it has taken effect, simply remove the residue with a microfibre cloth.
7. After each game, wipe with the still oily microfiber cloth to lightly oil the surface and remove salts and acids from your skin.

Read → Instructions for proper handpan care

→ Here we have put together an article on the correct handling of your handpan beyond regular care.

→ You can find useful handpan care products and care sets in our special accessories for handpan care.