Best method for cleaning sources?

[GlowWorm]

I was wondering what is the best way to remove dirt and dust off sources without leaving streaks.

 

[GlowWorm]

Anyone???

 

[KJ_Palmer]

If you mean CDs, I've used Bib's CD polisher, after a wipe down with a CD cleaning tissue (soaked in ipa). Does the job nicely, and no streaks!

 

[GlowWorm]

Well thanks Kevin, but I meant the components themselfs. cd players,amplifiers,tuners,ect.

 

[mekanoplastik]

i read somewhere about using windex

because it leaves no residue... i personally have never tried it...

m.

 

[KJ_Palmer]

Quote:

Originally posted by GlowWorm Well thanks Kevin, but I meant the components themselfs. cd players,amplifiers,tuners,ect.

Oops sorry, well for what it's worth I only use very mild warm soap solution and a sponge...

 

[mekanoplastik]

i think water and soap if worst since it is dificult to get all the soap out of the surface and the water does not evaporate as fast as alcohol and it might afect the wood/finishing...

m.

 

[mekanoplastik]

off topic....but i think our avatars would make a great couple..hehe..

m.

 

[TimSchirmer]

give er' a good ol spit shine!


i use disc doctor stylus cleaner...

and for cdp's, i use umm... napkins?

edit: you guys are sick!

 

[daycart1]

For most dusting, I use a paintbrush. Canned air for tricky bits.

 

[JMT]

For general dusting of my rack and components (they are black) I use an audio duster by Billy Bags:

$24.95 at Audio Advisor, black sheepskin with natural lanolin. It works great. For the finer "nooks and crannys" I use compressed air. For fingerprints and things like that I use those Pledge "Grab-Its."

Hope this helps.

 

[GlowWorm]

Thanks, JMT. I think you covered all bases'.

 

[fredpb]

You tempt fate when you try to clean anything with lettering on it.
Solvents can dissolve many things, including cable insulation or plastics.

Alcohol is a more potent solvent than water.

Beware of the spray getting into innards.

 

[rickcr42]

I also use a sheepskin duster , just not an "audio branded" one.
Mine is from the supermarket and cost about six bucks

Oh yeah ,boring white in color.

Also a great tool for teasing the cat

Been using this in combination with a feather duster for about a decade

But for the fingerprints that show up over time I use plain old bottled water on a piece of old t-shirt . T shirt cotton is very soft and won't scratch the finish

 

[winston61]

Sprayway glass cleaner, available from nearly janitorial supply contains no ammonia and is a truly fine cleaner. For plastics, try Brillianize (sp? maybe with an s). Usually available where plexiglass is sold.

Ed