A home
theater is all about the picture and sound. But getting all the electronic
components to work together efficiently requires more than just their being
hooked together — they must be kept free from dirt and impurities. So here’s 5
tips for keeping your home theater clean so it can perform at its best:
1) DUST
THE COMPONENTS – Most, if not all electronic components will benefit from
having dust removed from on them and around them, including speakers. This can
be done with a soft lint-free cloth that has a bit of a furniture spray applied
to it (never to the components directly though). Take special care where there
are air vents (examples: disc players, audio amplifiers, etc.) so the dust
doesn’t get blown into them. A soft new toothbrush can be used to clean vents
as well as crevices, and areas that get exposed — such as an ejected disc
player tray. This should be done on a regular basis to maximize a clean
environment.
2) CLEAN
THE TV SCREEN - The TV attract dust, which is hard to notice, however, there’s
no doubt that this will inhibit the best image from being seen. Cleaning the TV
screen requires not only a special cloth and special fluid, but a procedure
that is more involved than just “wiping” from left to right. Don’t forget to
first dust the bezel and base (unless wall mounted) since this can cause dust
to go onto the screen. Then the screen should be cleaned.
3) CLEAN
THE CONNECTIONS - It might sound counter intuitive to worry about connections between
components, but since dust can worm its way in — some cleaning is indicated.
Removing cable connections and dusting off the connectors as well as the
sockets they go into can be done with a soft lint-free cloth and that clean
toothbrush (which dislodges adhered dust). Of course dusting around the sockets
first makes sense also.
4) FILTER
THE AIR - Air quality can affect the home theater
components negatively. A small air filter next to where the components “live”
will easily deal with this issue. Or having an air filter strategically placed
to cover the entire home theater will be good for those watching as well.
5) VACUUMING
THE FLOOR - The area that constitutes the home theater needs to be kept clean
on a regular basis. This is especially true if there are windows left open or
the flow of traffic brings in airflow, with the results effluvium. A vacuum on
hard floor or carpeting will do the trick, and cleaning chairs and couches regÄularly
as well is indicated. Just beware of static electricity generated from using
the vacuum (or in some cases from just walking on the carpeting) and avoid
touching any component other than the remote to play it safe (at least, until
you discharge the static electricity).
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