An electronic contact cleaner, also known as an electrical cleaner, switch cleaner, or electrical contact cleaner, is a solvent designed to remove contamination from electrical contacts. These contacts include the conductive surfaces of connectors, switches, and other electrical and electronic components with moving surface contacts1. The goal is to swiftly eliminate insulative contamination, avoiding excessive wiping and scrubbing if possible. These cleaning solvents typically come in pressurized aerosol packaging for convenience, providing a forceful spray that reaches into all the crevices of connectors1.
Here are some key points about electronic contact cleaners:
Purpose: They remove dust, dirt, grease, and oxidation contamination from contact areas.