• ssillyssadass@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    It needs to be a hard material though. Soft plastic or wood can sometimes bend and break before getting anywhere.

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      4 months ago

      You can loosen up the dust with the bristles and then pull it out with the toothpick. I wouldn’t recommend using metal tools.

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      4 months ago

      Soft is good because you want the cleaning tool to break before it can apply enough force to break or scratch the contact. Use a cleaning solution to soften the gunk instead. Doesn’t have to be a part of a kit, just make sure it’s safe for metals, like isopropyl alcohol.