Comprehensive Instructions for Properly Cleaning Your TV Remote Control
If your TV remote control gets a lot of usage, regular cleaning is a smart practice. This piece offers a comprehensive tutorial on how to effectively sanitize your TV remote control, promoting its durability.
Things you will need
WD-40 Specialist® Fast Drying Contact Cleaner
Cotton buds
A clean cloth
Step 1
Open the remote control and remove the batteries
Getting the Remote Control Ready Begin the cleaning procedure by accessing the battery area of your remote control. Gently take out the batteries. If they appear worn out or depleted, it might be a good idea to replace them with new ones.
Step 2
Clean the remote control battery contacts
Sanitizing the Outer Surface Kick-off with the remote control’s external surface. Employ a lightly moistened cloth to gently clean the buttons and crevices. Be mindful not to soak the cloth, as excess water could harm the remote. This step should assist in eliminating any accumulated food residues, grime, or dust.
Step 3
Reassemble the remote control
Inspecting the Battery Compartment Take a close look at the battery compartment, with a specific focus on the contact points. These are integral to your remote control’s operation and should be kept clean.
Step 4
Contact cleaner spray
Purifying Contact Points Use a cotton swab dipped in WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner Spray to sanitize the battery contact points. Avoid spraying the cleaner directly into the remote control to prevent a build-up of liquid that may not evaporate, potentially causing damage.
The WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner spray is known for its fast-drying properties, making it suitable for use on delicate electrical components. It facilitates comprehensive cleaning with minimal exertion, successfully removing dirt, dust, and moisture. It’s an excellent choice for cleaning circuit boards, switches, spark plugs, and tape heads.
Step 5
Cleaning routine
Concluding the Cleaning Routine Once your content with your remote control’s cleanliness, it’s time to finish the process. Put the batteries back into their designated place and fasten the cover.
With this, your TV remote control is now clean, refreshed, and prepared for ongoing use. Consistent cleaning will help maintain its top condition for the foreseeable future.
All done
The steps described will help you clean the contacts on the remote control properly. If you follow the procedure described, you can extend the service life of all remote controls in the household including those you use for smart home technologies, blinds, garage doors, entrance gate drives, lighting systems or sound systems.
Find more tips on how to get the most from WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner Spray on our blog.
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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August 19, 2021
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