How to Clean Your Electronics the No Hassle Way

Keeping your electronics clean is directly indicative to the longevity of the lifespan. To continue to extend the life of your home electronics, cleaning it will have a major impact on the function. If dust or dirt builds up on the air ports, this can cause overheating and creates a fire hazard. If you are to clean with the wrong products like water or cleaners, the life span can fade.

To complete your cleansing of said electronics, you will need an old sock or cotton rag, a feather duster, a cotton swab or q-tip and a damp rag and a can of compressed air. To start, use the feather duster to get into those hard to reach areas by firmly holding the handle and press the feathers in between the areas you can't get to with your hands. Always pull the duster back towards your body, so there is nothing left in the area you are dusting. Pushing the dust behind your electronics can cause fire hazards because of the plugs and power cords that normally lay behind.

To use the old sock, just place it over your hand like a puppet. For areas that are easy for you to get into, this is ideal to use to rub over the areas. This gathers the dust and dirt, and is easy to clean up by simply throwing it away.

If you do not want to use a sock, using the damp rag to pull off any fingerprints, smudges or dust off of the face of any electronics. Wipe over all of the sides and rear that are accessible to you to remove a build up of dust or dirt in these areas near ports for air and fans.

If still not satisfied with the removal process, use the can of compressed air. There is normally a small straw like piece that is attached onto the nozzle. Put this in place and blow out any residual dust that is left inside ports or fan areas, as well as recessed areas around buttons and switches.

Now use a q-tip for each of the air vents on the outside. Normal use will cause dust to gather here, even after the compressed air is used. So to remove this, insert the tip of a cotton swab into the small holes for screws and into the slots for your vents. Flip the swab around or use another for each spot, because if the same one is used over again, it simply replaces the old dust into a new area.

Now take the damp rag and go over the edges and corners of your equipment, that way if there is any sticky substance that may be present, this makes sure nothing sticks to it now. The dampness of your rag has everything to do with the dust sticking. DO not make it sopping wet or dripping. This rag should be only damp enough to feel wet, not to look wet. IF it is too wet, the water will drip inside one of the many holes or vents and can cause your electronics to catch fire.