My new "DIY" pads...

[greenstripe]

What about the effect of saliva on leather? I wonder if that has any similar enzymes, apart from its hardening effect on felt in pads. Old leather pads often break down at the edges or where the cup has interacted. Saliva and it's contents may well contribute to the erosion of these areas.

I don't really think it's worth trying to compare what happens inside a dishwasher against saliva / condensation inside a saxophone

 

[Targa]

What about the effect of saliva on leather? I wonder if that has any similar enzymes, apart from its hardening effect on felt in pads. Old leather pads often break down at the edges or where the cup has interacted. Saliva and it's contents may well contribute to the erosion of these areas.

Spit and polish puts a good shine on your boots.

 

[saxyjt]

Spit and polish puts a good shine on your boots.

Puss in Boots knows all about boots care!