H2O Rinsing

Kinya, couldn't manage to get a moment with you in San Jose last month but wanted to tell you how much Gail and I enjoyed your performance. Also picked up the History Concert CD and your tribute to PB is great.

One question. I usually play Special 20's. I rinse them under the tap after playing then gently tap them on a clean cloth, followed by quickly blowing and drawing to remove any excess water. My final step is to wave the harp about for a bit to more or less air dry them. I was cautioned by a Hohner 'expert' to not use water as his point was the reeds are attached by ordinary steel and would rust. I've not yet experienced this and I feel all I'm doing is replacing dirty water (saliva) with clean and then drying thoroughly. My question relates to Crossovers. I've bought two to try and am wondering if my same cleaning process is okay. Given the bamboo's triple sealing I think my approach will work the same as with a plastic comb but was hoping for your opinion. Thanks!