On the following webpage we seek to address frequently asked questions regarding the proper care and handling of violins and violin strings. Most of the advice is applicable to other stringed instruments as well:
http://www.corilon.com/shop/en/info/violin-tips.html

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July 19, 2016 at 10:07 PM · Thanks. This should be quite useful, especially to those with less experience.