How do you clean your vintage computers?

On Jan 19, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Alan Hightower <alan at alanlee.org> wrote: One caution about isopropanol. I keep a lot of 99% around for post-cleaning electronics assemblies, soldering, etc. I used to use it as a general cleaning and de-greasing agent for most vintage computer things until several plastic and a couple painted surfaces showed changes not in color but specular reflection. It's like a change in flat vs gloss where you could see my swirl marks, etc I made while cleaning. I was able to mostly smooth it out later with more diluted solution, but it surprised me. If using isopropanol to clean, I recommend starting with a 70% or less (dilute with water) drug-store type solution first until you know your surface is safe.

Also when cleaning anything electronic, especially in dry winter, make sure you are well grounded. If your house is built on a slab and you have an exposed concrete floor in the lower level, consider moving your work-shop or work-area there!