90% or HigherIsopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl alcoholis magical stuff.
Avoid using isopropyl alcohol on sensitive surfaces that have coatings on them, particularly non-touchscreen display panels.
The same is true of limited edition consoles and controllers that have decals, asone Switch ownerfound out.
Always check the manufacturers instructions before you jump in cleaning.
CheapMicrofiber Cloths
Soft, lint-freemicrofiber clothsshould be your go-to cleaning aid for the vast majority of electronics.
you’re able to buy several different types of microfiber cloths.
You should buy cheap, bulk-packs of microfiber cloths and separate them by task.
Buy in bulk, and wash or replace often!
ASoft-Bristle Toothbrush
Soft-bristle toothbrushesare ideal for getting into hard-to-reach places without causing damage to any sensitive components.
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Use a soft-bristle toothbrush to clean your smartphones charging port (among others).
Theyre also good for cleaning speaker and microphone grilles, like those found on earbuds.
ensure you buy a dedicated soft-bristle toothbrush for cleaning, and avoid using too much pressure when scrubbing.
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Its also a good idea tosave your electric toothbrush for your teeth, not your electronics.
Cotton Buds
Cotton budsare soft yet firm and absorbent.
Cotton buds can be an effective cleaning tool, but they do break apart under too much pressure.
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Toothpicks are ideal for getting deeper into ports to drag out lint and other dust.
Just like a toothbrush or cotton bud, too much pressure can still cause a lot of damage.
Blu Tack can dry out and becomes less effective for cleaning over time.
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This can cause it to break apart too easily, which can leave a residue so be careful.
Weve recommended it forcleaning out laptopsandremoving dust from PC casesin the past.
But it should also be treated with respect.
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Compressed air can damage fans especially when used at close range.
It can also damage charging ports on smartphones or even compromise waterproof sealants.
Compressed air can damage your electronics.
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