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Topic: How can I disinfect a Switch safely?

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Loonatic

I've read 70% alcohol. Also, Clorox or Lysol wipes. Sounds risky using a chemical. Can this be done safely? Any advice or experiences?

Loonatic

Octane

10 minutes in the microwave does the job!

Octane

Octane

No, but seriously. If you're just looking to clean them, alcohol does the job. Just don't soak it in alcohol, make sure it's turned off, and let it evaporate.

Octane

Tasuki

I throw mine in the washing machine on the rinse cycle for a few minutes that gets it clean.

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CurryPowderKeg79

@Loonatic I've been using alcohol disinfectant wipes for three years now with no problems.( The ones that you use before giving yourself a shot)

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WoomyNNYes

@Loonatic I'm pretty sure Nintendo doesn't approve any products for disinfecting. That's been the stance of most tech products from all companies. I welcome anyone who has info to the contrary.

I keep thinking this virus problem may result in UV light tech being applied to credit/debit card readers, or other common use devices with multiple users. There are UV lights used in some cases for medical devices for killing germs/viruses. But it's not quick. A medical UV light for a hospital that I saw on the news today takes 30 minutes to kill the virus. And they are probably expensive.

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HobbitGamer

@WoomyNNYes Yeah, I’ve never seen a tech company approve any type of disinfectant use. Probably warranty reasons. “I sprayed Lysol on X and it doesn’t work now!!” Kind thing.

What we really need is those flashlights Alan Wake was always using. Or a typewriter I suppose...

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Loonatic

CurryPowderKeg79 wrote:

@Loonatic I've been using alcohol disinfectant wipes for three years now with no problems.( The ones that you use before giving yourself a shot)

Thank you! Since you've done it for 3 years that makes feel better. There's so many conflicting opinions on using alcohol and off course Nintendo saying not to do it that I didn't know what to think. The only thing I can rely on is user experiences.

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SwitchForce

I just wet down the paper towel and wipe down my Pro and Joy-Con and had no issue doing this. This help me clean all the greasy finger oil off and allow for a clean controller.

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