Spilled some liquid on my cables, and conventional method's won't get them clean. Any ideas?
Cables include USB leads and power adaptors.
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
What liquid? Just the plastic or onto the metal? I've used all kinds of things to clean plastic which is intended to protect from physical and liquid damage.
It was on the plastic cable itself and not the metal connectors. All the leads are brand new and are 'matte' in touch and not the older 'glossy' leads.
The liquid was actually juices from a tagine that leaked from it's box inside my bag. So far nothing has seemed to work on it.
Provided it's just the cables, I'd try a cloth dampened with vinegar. That should degrease them sufficiently.
Shouldn't hurt anything, but try on a small bit first 😉
Obviously keep the wet well away from the connectors and power brick.
You can use water + cloth with rubbing alcohol do avoid it with metal ends.
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