My USB drive is quite dirty so what should I use to clean it??

[Leadbelly78]

My USB drive is quite dirty so what should I use to clean it??
Some people use Isopropyl alcohol, others use Compressed Air ( That doesn't make much sense
to me, Pushing air into the system??? ) Some people use "Cyber Clean"

Anyway, I could use some help.
Thanks.

 

[Robert Cook]

dirty on the outside? just wipe it with 90%+ Isopropyl. (or ethyl if you have that) if the plug part is full of garbage perhaps try using a pin to work it out.

 

[Leadbelly78]

dirty on the outside? just wipe it with 90%+ Isopropyl. (or ethyl if you have that) if the plug part is full of garbage perhaps try using a pin to work it out.

Ok then, The USB drive is dirty on the outside and inside. I already have 99% Isopropyl so it should dry quite fast.
If I use a pin to work it out, should I worry about damaging the pins inside the port or not?

 

[Robert Cook]

well what is the garbage? I guess a toothpick might be a better idea as the data/power pins could be softer metal. if it is something like bubble gum then I am not sure of a good way besides soaking it is WD40 which may or may not ruin the drive as well.

 

[Leadbelly78]

It's just dust and dirt or garbage.
I should of mentioned that this isn't my system.
Anyway, thanks.

 

[jsmithepa]

All you should care are surface dust and clear air vents. My weapon of choice, a simple household vaccum and am unanimous on that.

 

[Leadbelly78]

All you should care are surface dust and clear air vents. My weapon of choice, a simple household vaccum and am unanimous on that.

Well, thanks for the help.