Good point about brush direction Steve. I don't often get the brush on the reedplates, but it comes in very handy for giving chromatic mouthpieces a good clean. Of course you have to watch out for the bristles coming off too.

Apparently the Seydel 1847 Silver is dishwasher safe (stainless steel reeds). Though as I don't have a dishwasher or enough money to think about spending £60+ on yet another harmonica I won't be putting that to the test any time soon.