Remote controls need cleaning, too

All kinds of electronics come with remote controls that get handled by everyone in the household, which means they can end up sticky or dirty and possibly a source of germs. So, it is a good idea to clean them every so often, especially when someone has been sick.

There are two ways to clean a remote control: wiping off the outside and cleaning both the inside and the outside. Either way, care should be taken to not damage the battery contacts and the circuits inside.

To do a quick cleaning, remove the batteries first and then apply rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab around the sides and betwe...