Electronic equipment is just one of those things that you always want to be running in top condition. As such, cleaning electronic equipment should be a regular task to ensure everything remains running smoothly.
It’s important to understand that different electronic equipment has different requirements in regards to cleaning. While one product may work for some electronic equipment, other electronics may be better suited to a different cleaning product. It’s not only essential to use the correct product, but also to understand how to clean your electronic equipment properly to ensure it stays running in great condition.
This article can serve as your ultimate guide to cleaning electronic equipment as we discuss the importance of care when cleaning electronic equipment, how to clean your electronic equipment as well as the best products to use.
Your Guide to Cleaning Electronic Equipment
If you’re looking for all the answers around cleaning electronic equipment, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you spend your days glued to your laptop, tablet or phone, or if you work with power tools, it’s important to understand how to clean these electronics and the best products to use. As such, WD-40 are here to explain the best way to keeping your electronics sparkling clean, without the risk of damage or deterioration.
If you find yourself only wiping down the surface of your electronic equipment from time to time, it’s likely that you’re missing built up dirt and dust hiding inside or in hard to reach areas that can wreak havoc on your sensitive electronics.
Luckily, cleaning your electronic equipment is straightforward, and with a little maintenance you can keep those tools and devices dirt free.
The Importance of Care When Cleaning Electronic Equipment
Your electronic equipment is sensitive, and for this reason requires special attention when cleaning. First of all, safety is important so before cleaning electronic equipment you should ensure that the power is off and all surfaces are cool to the touch before using any products. You should also check the manufacturers manual before cleaning your electronics in case they’ve alerted you to any safety or otherwise important information.
Once the power is off and the device is cool to the touch – now what!? Now you need to choose the correct product for the job. Here at WD-40, we’ve got the ideal solution for your electronics.
Regardless of what kind of electronic equipment you’re cleaning, you want to use a good product that you trust, preferably a specialist product. It’s a great idea to do your research to understand the different products that people are using and what does and doesn’t work.
Do You Need to Clean Electronics?
Absolutely! In fact, cleaning your electronics shouldn’t just be a “when I get around to it” job and should actually be a routine task – let us tell you why.
By nature, electronics are magnets for dust, dirt and oil and they can be quite difficult to clean.
In summary, yes, you definitely need to pay special attention to your electronic equipment and its requirements for cleaning.
What Can You Use to Clean Electronics?
So, we’ve discussed the importance of cleaning your electronic equipment, but what can you use to clean electronics?
As we mentioned, it’s important to do your research around your electronic equipment the relevant cleaning requirements. It’s also a great idea to reach for specialist products that have been tried, tested and proven to work.
The WD-40 Specialist Range is a great place to start! In particular, WD-40 Specialist Air Duster and WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner are both great products for removing dirt, oil and dust with ease.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner is a fast-drying formula that doesn’t leave any residue making it perfect for electrical equipment. Contact Cleaner is the perfect solution for removing contaminants that cause leakages and component failure in electrical equipment as well as displacing condensation in damp conditions.
WD-40 Air Duster produces continuous 70 PSI air pressure and can get into tight spots, making it ideal for keeping your workspaces clear of dust! It’s safe to use on sensitive electronics like computers, keyboards, computer scanners or phones and provides an anytime, anywhere solution for keeping your electronics clear of dirt and dust.
Cleaning Electronic Equipment with Contact Cleaner
Cleaning Electronic Equipment with Contact Cleaner is a fast and easy way to remove oil, dirt, and flux residue – but how 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 while cleaning to allow the excess to run off.
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.
Cleaning Electronic Equipment with Air Duster
Make trapped dirt and dust a thing of the past by cleaning electronic equipment with Air Duster.
WD-40 Specialist Air Duster provides you with an anytime, anywhere solution for keeping your electronic equipment free from wood shavings, saw dust, metal scraping, dust, dirt, crumbs, leaves, cobwebs and more!
While safe and easy to use, Air Duster produces a continuous 70 PSI air pressure and can reach those hard to get spots making it ideal for sensitive electronic equipment.
To use WD-40 Specialist Air Duster there’s no need to shake the can, just ensure you spray upright. Prior to using the product, ensure that the power is switched off and any equipment is isolated before use. Spray in short bursts, but not too close to avoid frozen spots.
Clean Your Electronics with the WD-40 Specialist Range
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – cleaning your sensitive electronics demands specialist products to ensure your equipment stays working in top condition.
Contact Cleaner and Air Duster from the WD-40 Specialist Range are perfect for keeping your electronic equipment clean, safe and in great condition thus extending its life.
It’s essential that you ensure you’re routinely cleaning your electronic equipment to keep it clear of dirt and dust and working for longer.
WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner and Air Duster are available for purchase from Bunnings and Mitre 10.
No matter which specialised product you reach for, the decades of science behind WD-40 Brand products and formulas deliver the superior performance you need.