How can I safely dust and clean my home theater and audio gear?
Cleaning your home theater system will help keep it looking nice and prevent dust and dirt build-up from damaging the internal circuitry. But you have to be careful with what kinds of products you use to clean your components. It’s always a good idea to check your owner’s manual first, but you’ll find some good general tips below. Make sure that your components are turned off before cleaning. To clean your speakers: • Be careful of the finish on your speakers, especially wood finishes. Pledge and other wood cleaners that contain silicone can leave residue in the wood grain. Products like Endust and Windex are better for simple cleaning. • Spray the solution on the rag and not on the speaker itself. • For speaker grilles, a can of compressed air or even the upholstery brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner will do. To clean your DVD player and/or receiver: • Use a dry cloth (no paper towels) or lint-free cloth on the front and side panels.
