Does anyoone have any tips for cleaning case fans??

[eaglepi]

I'm building a new system and I got everything out of my case. I used canned air but the fans are still dirty,any tips???

Thanks

 

[Automata]

A tough cloth works fine, such as paper towels or "shop" towels. Don't use tissues, as they tend to break up and leave dust everywhere.

 

[eaglepi]

Thanks I was hoping to not have to remove all the fans from the case but I guess that will be the best way
Thanks again

 

[Nebulous]

Qtips and old toothbrushes are very effective too

 

[eaglepi]

Qtips and old toothbrushes are very effective too

Thanks, that is exactly what I used and they cleaned up pretty nicely. I appreciate your reply.

 

[WhitehawkEQ]

A new clean paint brush never used, works great too

 

[rpjkw11]

I've always used new 1"-1.5" paint brushes with bristles as stiff as I can get. An old toothbrush works well, too, but brushes cover more area. Even using paint brushes, keep the toothbrush handy for hard-to-get spots. I use the same "equipment" and techniques for CPU cooler fans, too. You'd be surprised at how little dust and gunk it takes to noticeably increase the noise a fan makes. Depending on the general environment in which you live, once a month should suffice. I lived in the US desert southwest for years and cleaned everything 1-2 times a month. Here right on the Atlantic coast in Florida, I find I only have to do a thorough cleaning every 5-6 months. Just look on physical PC cleanup as a labor of love.

 

[ehume]

Coffee filters are tough and lint-free, and cheap. Douse them with alcohol to really clean gummy blades.

Don't buy canned air. Use a DateVac500, and quit paying for canned air. But first stop your fan blades from spinning with skewers or fireplace matches.

 

[caddi daddi]

I have found marathon center pull towles to be very much like coffee filters, great for cpu tim also.