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Cleaning AC plugs, receptacles and other contacts

I just remodeled my audio room which included stripping old wallpaper, sanding, painting, Wainscoting, etc., -- you know, the usual MESS!

While I have the room empty, I want to clean the inside of my AC outlet contact points, my AC cord plugs etc.

What have you found to be the best cleaner for this application? I plan to use Caig Pro Gold after I clean them. I thought I remembered a publication recommending some sort sanding or slightly abrasive sheet on AC plugs prior to applying any Caig type treatment but I cannot recall the name. Do any of you use such a thing?

Any opinions on now you clean the electrical contacts (and/or treat them afterwards) or insides of the AC or IEC receptacles or your RCA connections and the products you prefer will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Frank
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magfan
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Many of these kinds of contacts are 'self cleaning'

I unplug / plug annually.

As a side note, I went to turn on my RPTV and the power lamp blinked red 3x, pause and repeat. NOTE: this wasn't the lamp light.
Instructions said a lamp connect problem. Well, I took it apart, cleaning and vacuuming as I went. Confirmed the lamp at least looked good, put it back together, paying special attention to plugging in the lamp firmly. Problem solved.
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