The object of electronic component cleaning is to sustain the equipment's original performance characteristics as long as possible. Particulate contamination is often the biggest contributing factor to premature electronic component failure. Common airborne contaminants are constantly being deposited on the interior of electronic equipment. These contaminants may consist of ''dust'' or may include metallic compounds, chemicals, or film forming materials unique to a commercial environment. The installation of cooling fans on electrical equipment and presence of electromagnetic fields greatly increase the potential and amount of internal contamination. The contaminants often have insulating characteristics, which cause overheating and premature component failure. Most airborne particulate contaminants are hygroscopic (moisture loving). As a result, equipment performance can become erratic due to uncontrollable changes in atmospheric conditions. In addition, most airborne particulate carries a static charge, which can result in electrical problems. Higher voltage electronic equipment accentuates the particulate contamination problem.
WATER THE UNIVERSAL SOLVENT
Electronics cleaning and restoration using water-based solutions is the safest and most effective way to clean the majority of today's modern electronics. Water is referred to as the ''universal solvent”. More materials are soluble (easily dissolved) by water than any other fluid. Electronics manufacturers use water during manufacturing to clean fluxes and other contaminates from components before final assembly, usually by commercial washers or baths in an assembly line fashion. The water used in this process is not plain tap water, but water that has been modified by deionization. This modified water is virtually nonconductive and is necessary for cleaning electronics. Static electricity is certain death for some components of electronics. Also, this modified water is free from minerals, therefore there will be no residues or deposits left on the electronics which will give you a true clean result. Water is unique in that it has a built-in tendency to always balance itself. If water is high in iron minerals, it will automatically get rid of them. That is why you might see a red ring in a toilet bowl or basin. On the other hand, if water is lacking certain minerals, it will corrode concrete to satisfy its need for balance. By cleaning with this modified water, we now have an aggressive solvent that will attack and consume the contaminants or minerals that are on electronics, just to balance itself out. To make the cleaning process even more intense add chemical action, which is detergent. Add thermal action, which is to heat the water to a temperature of about 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Add mechanical action, which is brushing, scrubbing and/or use the force of spraying, utilizing a medium pressure. We have now created a safe & efficient way of cleaning contaminants off of electronics.
SOME OF THE ELECTRONICS THAT CAN BE CLEANED
Residential Electronics
Computer systems, which include: CPU, Laptops, Projector, CRT / Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer
Televisions, which include: CRT, Flat screen , Rear projection, TV / VHS combo TV/CD combo, Plasma, LCD, DLP
Audio equipment, which includes: Amplifiers, Tuners, Surround sound electronics, Audio / Video distributions units, CD players, DVD players, Radios, Home Theatres, Gaming Consoles, Cable Box, Dish Receiver, Sewing machines, Still cameras, Digital movie cameras
Appliances, which include: Microwave ovens, Stoves, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Vacuum cleaners
Commercial Electronics
Computer systems, which include: CPU, CRT and LCD Monitors, Keyboard, Mouse, Printers, Fax machines, Copiers, Communication room/telephone switchers, Avionic equipment, Medical / hospital equipment, Dental office equipment, Cash registers, Automotive analyzers, Commercial refrigerators and freezers, Rail and subway equipment, Wood shop equipment, Machine shop equipment, Utility company equipment CPU, Security Equipment.