Comments on: How to Clean a Remote Control

By: snead

snead — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:21:06 +0000

I don’t do it often so the remotes get pretty grimey, but a couple of times a year I sit down with a fist full of Q-tips and a bottle of rubbing alcohol and detail the remotes. I don’t take them apart, though. Works on calculators, telephones, and keyboards, too.

By: Myra

Myra — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:42:41 +0000

How do I clean number”0″ unresponsive?

By: off point

off point — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:01:47 +0000

Great advise for the future…. BUT …. I have an older remote to a perfectly working TV and the number “8″ and the “volume down” are very unresponsive….. I have adjused but it’s rather crap. Can we clean them? Do we buy new universals? TELL ME PLEEEESE>

By: peterfield

peterfield — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:32:56 +0000

I was given a very good tip from some Thai friends, from new,
they cover the remotes with cling film, not that pretty but it
does the trick.

best of luck

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:15:47 +0000

I have put my keyboard in the tub three times now and soaked it for an hour each time. I hang it to dry for three days. It’s still working great!

By: Dan Jones

Dan Jones — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:24:13 +0000

There are few things in this world that water will harm. Wood, fabric and paper are the only things I can think of at this time. Electronic circuit boards and components are washed in Deionized water and Isopropyl alcohol during the manufacturing process in controlled temperature washing machines. I cleaned Satellites, the Space Station and Shuttle hardware with Mr. Clean Original and deionized water. Contrary to what people are saying, water will not damage cell phones if all the water is removed before turning on the power. The key to cleaning appliances with water is to use deionized water mixed with Mr. Clean and a camels hair brush. Rinse well with deionized water and isopropyl alcohol mix and dry thoroughly. Never apply power when anything is wet. Wiping a remote control with sterile wipes will removed bacteria that can cause concern for families and travelers.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:19:09 +0000

I cover mine with plastic also, sure saves time cleaning, slide the new *sandwich* bag over and tape together on bhe back. Sometimes it takes two bags, improvise.

By: Bob Schwartz

Bob Schwartz — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:59:05 +0000

Occasionally your remote or other electronic items, e.g. keyboard, mouse, etc. can get wet either through spills or it falls into water, I suggest, as soon as possible, (1) rinse in/with distilled water to remove any disolved conductive film/salts and then flush with alcohol to remove the water. Do not soak. Rinse/flush quickly to prevent the circuit board from absorbing water. Then blow dry with a hair dryer set to low heat or air dry. Keep touching the item with your hand. If it gets too hot for comfort, STOP. This process may save an item that you might otherwise lose.

By: HONEYGAL

HONEYGAL — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:50:46 +0000

I use those little disinfecting handy wipes made by Clorox every once in a while. Work good and no muss no fuss.

By: Mary Ellen Gilmore

Mary Ellen Gilmore — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:03:45 +0000

I use the flimsy plastic bags that the daily newspaper arrives in. The excess is tied in a knot. Makes it easy to find when it slides between the cushions. I am able to replace it frequently.
Works for me!