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Cleaning a TV remote in 6 steps: keep liquids off the buttons

The key is preventing moisture from entering the gaps around buttons. Check your model's instructions, then clean the outer surface gently.

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TV remotes collect fingerprints and dust around their keys. Sony's BRAVIA 6 guidance recommends a soft damp cloth and warns against alcohol and household cleaners. That instruction applies to the specified model, so follow your own remote's manual first, particularly for rechargeable or solar remotes.

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1. Switch off the TV or connected device and consult cleaning instructions for your remote model. Do not apply generic disinfection tips to specialized surface coatings.
2. For a remote with removable batteries, remove them as instructed. Do not pry open a rechargeable or solar remote; keep your hands and work surface dry.
3. Remove loose surface dust with a clean, soft cloth. Avoid forcing tools into button gaps or pressing the buttons aggressively.
4. If your manufacturer permits it, wipe fingerprints with a soft cloth lightly dampened with water and wrung out thoroughly. Never spray liquid onto the remote or its buttons.
5. Finish with a dry, soft cloth, paying attention to gaps and the battery door. Sony BRAVIA 6 guidance forbids alcohol and household cleaners, so do not use them without model-specific permission.
6. Let the remote dry completely, then reinstall removable batteries with the correct polarity and test it. If liquid entered, corrosion appears or the unit becomes hot or erratic, stop using it and contact manufacturer support.

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