My receiver has a lot of dust and fingerprints on it. Whats the best way to clean it?
Not only will cleaning your receiver keep it looking nicer, it will also help prevent dust from building up and getting inside the chassis, potentially affecting internal circuitry. Here are a few simple steps to ensure that you clean your receiver effectively and safely. Before starting, always make certain your receiver is turned off. For basic cleaning and dusting a soft, lint-free cloth will usually do the trick. Be sure to wipe away from the vent holes to avoid brushing dust or debris into your receiver. If you need to remove residue or fingerprints from the front-panel or display, slightly dampen the cloth, wringing out all the water you can. (Never use a solvent or abrasive cleanser.) Compressed air also works well to clean sensitive areas (such as around front panel controls and buttons) or harder-to-reach places, like the cooling fan behind the vents on the back of many receivers.
Not only will cleaning your receiver keep it looking nicer, it will also help prevent dust from building up and getting inside the chassis, potentially affecting internal circuitry. Here are a few simple steps to ensure that you clean your receiver effectively and safely. Before starting, always make certain your receiver is turned off. For basic cleaning and dusting a soft, lint-free cloth will usually do the trick. Be sure to wipe away from the vent holes to avoid brushing dust or debris into your receiver. If you need to remove residue or fingerprints from the front-panel or display, slightly dampen the cloth, wringing out all the water you can. (Never use a solvent or abrasive cleanser.) Compressed air also works well to clean sensitive areas (such as around front panel controls and buttons) or harder-to-reach places, like the cooling fan behind the vents on the back of many receivers. For more info about keeping your entire A/V system clean, check out Kristen’s in depth article.
