Looking for the perfect product to help remove oil, dirt and flux residue? Look no further than WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner.
Keep reading for expert tips on how to use Contact Cleaner.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is a fast-drying formula that doesn’t leave any residue making it perfect for electrical equipment. WD-40 Contact Cleaner from the Specialist range is the perfect solution for removing contaminants that cause current leakages and component failure as well as protecting against condensation in damp conditions.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner can be used to clean circuit boards, remove dust from electrical components, clean printers and copiers, clean switches and controls, remove condensation from spark plugs and electrical assemblies, clear tape heads as well as clean metal, most plastics and rubbers.
Contact Cleaner from the WD-40 Specialist Range is the ideal addition to any workshop, garage or home.
How To Use Contact Cleaner
Let’s discuss how to use Contact Cleaner.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is the perfect solution for removing oil, dirt and flux residue from your electrical equipment – but do you use it?
This special formulation penetrates hard to reach areas and dries quickly without leaving a sticky residue. It’s also safe to use on electrical equipment, contacts, most plastics and most rubbers.
When working with electrical equipment it’s important to ensure that the power is turned off and there is no current running through the device before you use the product. It’s also important to ensure that the surface is cool to the touch before going in with WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner.
To use WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner, simply hold the can 15-30 centimeters away and tilt the surface slightly to while cleaning to allow the excess to run off. Wipe off any excess product. Again, it’s important to ensure that the entire surface is dry before restoring power to electrical equipment. However due to the fast-drying formulation, this shouldn’t be a problem.
And you’re ready to go.
How Does Contact Cleaner Work?
We’ve talked about “how to use Contact Cleaner”, but how does it work?
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner works by removing all of the nasty contaminants that cause current leakages and component failure. This product also works to displace condensation in damp conditions.
Sensitive electronics can be affected by anything from condensation to flux residue but the WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner will blast away all of that without harming sensitive components. Safe to use on metal, most plastics and most rubber but designed for cleaning electronics and electrical equipment, WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner will keep all of your equipment clean and working in top condition for longer.
In particular, WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is great for removing flux residue from sensitive electronic components. Flux is an acidic mixture of chemicals used to remove metal oxide during soldering, allowing good metallurgical bonds. As circuit designs shrink and become more complex, flux residues are more likely to cause failure from leakage current. Removal of flux residue is important to keep your electronic components working in top condition.
As WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is a non-conductive cleaner spray, it is ideal for all sensitive electrical components. It provides excellent cleaning with minimal fuss and removes dirt, dust, condensation and flux residue with ease.
Can WD-40 Be Used as Electrical Contact Cleaner?
Can WD-40 be uses as an electrical cleaner? Absolutely! With a fast-drying formula that doesn’t leave any sticky residue, WD-40 Contact Cleaner from the Specialist Range is the perfect solution for cleaning sensitive electronic components.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner removes oil, dirt, dust and flux residue with ease from all of your sensitive electronic equipment. WD-40 Fast Drying Contact Cleaner can be used to; clean circuit boards, remove dust from electrical equipment, clean printers & copiers, clean switches & controls, remove condensation from spark plugs & electrical assemblies, clear tape heads and clean metal, most plastics and most rubbers.
Is Contact Cleaner Safe for Electronics?
If you’ve searched “how to use Electrical Contact Cleaner” and have come across this article, you’re probably also wondering if Contact Cleaner is safe for electronics.
The answer is yes! WD-40 Contact Cleaner from the Specialist Range is the ideal solution for cleaning dirt, dust, oil and flux residue from your electronics. As WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is a non-conductive cleaner, it’s perfect for removing dirt, dust, oil and flux residue on all kinds of electrical equipment.
Safe to use on metal, most rubber and most plastics, this product penetrates hard to reach areas without leaving a sticky residue.
However, as you’re working with electrical components there are a few important safety measures to remember. Firstly, make sure the power is off and that there are no electrical current running through before using the product. Also ensure that the surface that you’re working on is cool to the touch before going in with WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner. Then once you’re done, make sure the surface is completely dry before restoring power.
Simply hold the can 15-20 centimetres away ensuring that you tilt the surface while cleaning to allow any excess to run off.
Can You Spray Contact Cleaner on a Circuit Board?
We’ve discussed “how to use Electrical Contact Cleaner” and “is Contact Cleaner safe for electronics?” but can you spray Contact Cleaner on a circuit board?
The answer is yes! WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is perfectly safe to use on an electrical circuit board. Before working with WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner, ensure the electrical appliance is disconnected from the power point or the battery is disconnected for optimal safety. You can then use WD-40 Specialist Contact cleaner to clean any oil, dirt, dust or flux residue from your circuit board.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner can also be used on a number of different electrical and electronic appliances including printers & copiers, witches & controls, spark plugs & electrical assemblies, clear tape heads and metal, most plastics and most rubbers.
The Benefits of Using Contact Cleaner
There are a number of great benefits of WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner that makes it a great addition to any workshop, garage or home.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner cleans oil, dirt, dust, flux residue and condensation from sensitive electronics and electrical equipment while still being hardy enough to be used on metals, most plastics and most rubbers.
WD-40 Contact Cleaner from the Specialist Range is a non-conductive electrical Contact Cleaner spray that is ideas for sensitive electrical equipment. It provides excellent cleaning with minimal fuss and removes dirt, oil, flux residue and condensation with ease.
Because it’s fast-drying and leaves no sticky residue, WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is great for use on circuit boards, switches, spark plugs, and tape heads, removing any oil, dirt, dust or flux residue that cause current leakage and component failure, and protecting against condensation in damp conditions.
Remove Oil, Dirt, & Flux Residue with WD-40 Today
By now we hope we’ve given you the tools to understand how to use Contact Cleaner for electronics.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is safe to use on all of your sensitive electrical components and electronic appliances, as well as metals, most plastics and most rubbers.
With a fast-drying formula that doesn’t leave any residue, WD-40 Contact Cleaner from the Specialist Range is perfect for electrical equipment and electronic appliances throughout the home, workshop and garage.
WD-40 Fast Drying Contact Cleaner can be used to; clean circuit boards, remove dust from electrical equipment, clean printers & copiers, clean switches & controls, remove condensation from spark plugs & electrical assemblies, and clear tape heads.
No matter which product you reach for, the decades of science behind WD-40 Brand products and formulas deliver the superior performance you need.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is available at Bunnings Warehouse.