Does your CD-ROM drive needs cleaning?

On September 6, 2012, in Cleaning electronics, by admin
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A CD-ROM is one of the most delicate electronic items, so you should take good care of it if you want to work it properly. You should be aware that you need to clean your CD-ROM drive from time to time.

How should you know when exactly it needs cleaning? There are a few signs that will help you recognize when your CD-ROM drive needs to be cleaned. If a CD-ROM drive doesn’t work it’s definitely a sign. If the drive is having a hard time reading a disc, it’s a sign as well. Another sign is a profusion of weird noise while the drive attempts to read a disc. A fourth sign is if your disc skips. These are the most common signs that might necessitate cleaning your CD-ROM drive.

So, what products should you use to clean your CD-ROM drive? The answer is simple — air. Warning! DO NOT blow into the CD-ROM drive. We meant compressed air. Your breath contains moisture that can cause even more problems to your computer than you have now.You can buy cans of compressed air at most places that sell electronics and computers.

Use the compressed air wisely. In some cases it can be harmful to you and your computer. Many compressed air cans contain toxic and hazardous chemicals. Don’t throw an empty can in the trash. Take it to a hazardous waste disposal facility.

And now for your consideration, here are a few advices on how to prepare your CD-ROM drive for cleaning. Turn on your computer. While it works open the drive. Then turn off your computer, leaving the CD tray open. Remove any disc you may have in the drive.

You can find a lot of «helpful» videos in the internet that will give you an advice to take your CD-ROM drive apart. Don’t listen to them! You will run the risk of permanently damaging your CD-ROM drive. And your warranty will become invalid. Better contact the website or call the store where you bought your computer and ask for advice. If your computer is still under warranty, you are lucky one. In the warranty paperwork you will find a phone number that you can call in situation like this.

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How to clean an iPod

On September 6, 2012, in Cleaning electronics, by admin
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Have you ever dropped your iPod? If the answer is yes, then it’s a great reason to clean an iPod. But how to do it? We all know that water and technology: not a good combination. So, follow the next advices and you will bring your iPod back to life.

First of all, turn off your iPod. Then, remove the iPod cover. If you have an older model iPods, you should switch the “hold” button.

Start by cleaning the front of an iPod. It would be good to find a new microfiber cloth. Freshly washed microfiber cloth will also work. But if you washed your microfiber cloth using fabric softeners, it’s better to use a very soft paper towel instead. Fabric softeners may make the cloth leave a residue on the sleek surface of the iPod. Use your soft paper towel or dry cloth to gently wipe down the front of the iPod.

Then, take the cloth damped in warm water, and wipe down the back and sides of the iPod. Be careful not to water any ports or openings on your iPod, like those on the top and bottom. Wipe down the back and sides of an iPod. Then, take paper towel or another cloth and thoroughly dry your iPod.

Spot-clean your iPod. Take a look at the crevices and ports of your iPod. If they have collected dust, clean them. Make sure the iPod is off when you do this. Use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe down the crevices and ports. Never use alcohol or water on the cotton swab as it can damage your iPod.

When your iPod is clean, take measures to protect it by getting an iPod cover. There are many iPod covers to choose from. You can find covers just about anywhere iPods are sold: at any Apple store or an online vendor. They range from very expensive to very cheap, so you will find one that pleases your taste and budget.

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How to clean a laptop computer

On September 4, 2012, in Computer cleaning, by admin
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Nowadays laptops definitely became part of our lives. We should not deny the relationship as we use our laptops every day. That’s why we should not wonder why our laptops have become soiled, dirty, and tainted. It seems that our laptops can withstand almost everything (from sand and cigarette ashes to coffee and crips) and still work.

We should know how to clean our laptops. So if you’re ready lets do it together. First of all power off and unplug your laptop. Lets start by cleaning a laptop keyboard as it’s usually the nastiest part of a laptop. So, hit the keyboard with a can of compressed air. Then, examine the spaces between the keys and grab out anything that settled down there. Also, you can use a tiny paintbrush to brush between the keys. Finally, take a little spray bottle and put some rubbing alcohol in it. Then take some old cotton t-shirt, and wipe down the surface of the keys. Don’t forget about the surrounding frame.

Cleaning laptop ports and vents is one of the most important parts of the cleaning job. Spray a little bit of alcohol on your old cotton t-shirt and gently wipe down the outsides of the vents and ports. Then, inspect the ports and vents and remove any leftovers you noticed. After that, dip a cotton swab in an alcohol and roll it around the edges of the ports and vents. This will help you remove left stubborn grime.

When it comes to cleaning a laptop screen, you can make your own laptop screen cleaner. You will need white vinegar and distilled water (1:1). Place the mixture in spray bottle. Hit the screen with compressed air. Then, grab your old cotton T-shirt, spray it with your cleaner, and wipe down the computer monitor.

The laptop touchpad is also one of the most dirty parts of a laptop after. So, take your old cotton T-shirt, spray it with some more alcohol and wipe it down really well. Don’t forget about the edges and corners. The last part of your job is to dry your clean laptop. Open it, and let it sit for at least 24 hours. Congratulation! Your laptop is clean and ready to work!

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Cleaning your coffe maker with vinegar

On March 26, 2012, in Green cleaning, by admin
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Cleaning your coffee maker with vinegar is an easy process. All you need is to fill a pitcher with a mixture of one part vinegar to two parts water. Stir this mixture with a plastic spoon. Then pour it into the coffe maker up to the top fill line. Brew a full pot as usually. Turn on the coffee maker and let the vinegar and water mixture cycle through. Then turn off your coffe maker and let it cool.

Pour out the mixture and rinse the pot.  Then rinse out the vinegar residue by running  the coffee maker through a second/third cycle. Fill the pitcher with cold water only.

Why using vinegar

If you are looking for a cleaning product that can help you perfectly clean your coffee maker, vinegar is exactly what you may need. Vinegar is a natural and nontoxic product that is able to remove the stains, odors and tastes that coffe can leave behind. It is an excellent solution for those who worry about the chemical content of commercial products. Chemicals are the most frequent method used to remove different kind of stains. But be sure vinegar is an environmentally friendly cleaning product that removes even tough to remove stains.

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