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How do you clean a tv remote control? I took a picture of the dirt thats in the remote and it is quite disgusting. Any ideas would be helpful. I tried blowing air into it with an air can but that didn't work :(
You can buy a universal control for less then $10 (I see them in the dollar store for a dollar) then toss out the old remote.
If you want you can try this: AT YOUR OWN RISK. Take out the batteries and put the remote in the dishwasher. Top rack. Use no soap. After the wash cycle is over lay it buttons down on a paper towel for 2 days to make sure it's dry. DO NOT DRY IT IN THE DISHWASHER OR IT WILL MELT! You might could use a hair dryer but be careful.
Again do this carefully and only at your own risk!!!!!
I have heard the dishwasher trick works with computer keyboards (not laptop keyboards!!) as well. Also if you accidentally drop an electronic device into water quickly remove the battery, take apart the device as much as possible. Place the device in a plastic bag full of rice for a couple of days. That will dry it out. For the dishwasher trick use cold water and don't use a drying cycle.
I use a qtip dipped in rubbing alcohol, then I clean for a while & keep changing qtips till it is clean. To keep it clean, put the remote in a plastic zip lok bag, seal & go! Hope this helps. Or you can even use lighter fluid inside the remote & it evaporates, becareful not to get around flames or fire! Lerua
Use witch hazel alcohol, and a q-tip, it dries quickly, and does smell. It might take a bit of scrubbing, but it works, also on computer equipment also.
I still have a lot of scrubbing to do with the cutip but the alcohol idea is working great.
Thanks for the advice.
