Like all assets, electronics are only valuable if they work. But electronics break down over time if you don't maintain them properly.
The good news is that it’s not too difficult to maintain your electronics. With just a few basic steps regularly, you can keep your electronics performing for years and save yourself from unnecessary hassles (and costly repairs) in the meantime.
Electronic Maintenance Basics
Keeping your electronics in shape is pretty simple, as long as you follow some basic steps:
- Cleaning: You should clean your electronics regularly to keep them running well and damage-free. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or cotton swab to wipe the surface of the device. Ensure not to use water or any unapproved chemicals (like detergent) because they can cause corrosion or other problems with internal components.
- Lubrication: Lubrication is key in maintaining and repairing electronics. It helps keep parts moving smoothly and prevents corrosion, friction, damage to the device, and electrical shorts. Lubricants can be applied to both internal and external components of an electronic device.
- Protect against corrosion and oxidation: To prevent your device's components from getting damaged, you need to protect them from external hazards. Humidity, for example, may cause condensation build up inside your device, which could lead to short-circuiting. You should also keep any sensitive parts away from liquids so that none penetrate through cracks or openings.
Top Electronic Maintenance Brands & Products
Now that you know the basics of electronic maintenance, you can turn your attention to products that will make the job easier.
Some of our favourites include:
- Chemtronics: Chemtronics doesn’t disappoint with its range of high-quality cleaning chemicals, such as Ultrajet, Pow-R-Wash and Max-Kleen.
- Mg Chemicals: Mg has excellent products for protecting electronics against corrosion and oxidation. Popular options include their Super Shield conductive coating range in silver and nickel. They also have ground carbon conductive coatings.
- Electrolube: Electrolube has created some of the best lubricants on the market. Popular options include their CG60 Contact Grease and EML Contact Cleaner Lubricant.
Electronic Maintenance is a Vital Part of Device Longevity
There are several simple ways to keep your electronic devices working properly. You can use a combination of lubricants, cleaners, and corrosion prevention products to keep everything in tip-top shape.
Ensure you schedule regular maintenance to prevent problems before they arise. Otherwise, the basic maintenance plan outlined above may not be enough to solve the problem.
If you’re running low on the maintenance products we listed above, check out the range we have on our site. We stock top products from Chemtronics, Mg Chemicals, Electrolube and more.
