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Polishing the Airway Because a clear airway is vital to good tone, kids should rinse their mouth with water if playing the ocarina right after eating. Although the ocarina requires almost no care and upkeep, small bits of junk or lint can sometimes accumulate in the airway over time. Therefore, every once in a while, you should polish the airway to keep it in tiptop playing condition. To do this, fold a piece of white paper several times to the proper width and thickness, and repeatedly slide the paper in and out of the airway. Be sure not to leave any tiny paper fragments in the airway when you are finished. If family members are sharing an ocarina (something that I don’t suggest) and there is concern about germs, you can put a drop of rubbing alcohol in the airway as you polish it. Make sure that all the alcohol has evaporated before playing the instrument.