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12-04-2009, 01:25 AM
Ok, cleaning your astros should be a thing of pride.
I'm here to share my tips and tricks.
first off the frame and hard plastic parts Now, two things you HAVE TO HAVE is a decent microfiber cloth and lens cleaner, you can pick up lens cleaner from most electronics stores if you can't find it there go to a prescription glasses store like OPSM and they will have it there. You can pick up a microfiber cloth from most places.
Now if you use the microfiber cloth on your astros straight off you will cover it with micro scratches that reflect and look horrible in the light so the lens cleaner is a must. Don't spray it straight on the parts as it may leak in and cause electrical problems although It evaporates quickly and is normally safe to clean electronics while they're not being used. Spray the microfiber cloth until it's lightly damp and wipe down the plastic parts of you're astros this should remove most surface marks and dirt. Once you've cleaned your system let any excess lens cleaner evaporate and dry.
as for cleaning the fabric parts of your astros this is a little bit more tricky. Now Astro Support suggested lint rollers and they work quite well for every day cleaning but sometimes your astros may require some more thorough cleaning. A big part of keeping the ear pads clean is personal cleanliness as less dead skin and what not will rub off on your ear pads if you wash behind your ears like good little boys and girls but after a while it does tend to build up. Sweat that has seeped in and dried can be washed out by taking your ear pads off and washing them gently in room temperature clean water with no solvents let them dry overnight and make sure they are completely dry before putting them on which by the way is ridiculously hard but not impossible and you will feel like you have accomplished something afterwards.
If a wash isn't necessary and it normally isn't you can still give your astros a good clean by vacuuming them......sounds odd yes BUT it works wonders. WARNING DO NOT simply take a vacuum cleaner to your astros you will wreck them. You have to reduce the suction dramatically. This is how I do it.
This is my vacuum.....yes needs to be empty'd.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040033.jpg
To reduce suction I use the hose extension part with a nozel attachment and a 15-20cm piece of1cmDIA rubber tube, you can use any piece of tubing you wish but I suggest something around those specifications just make sure the end is smooth and wont catch or damage the fabric.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040034.jpg
I simply put the tube in the nozzle, the gap there reduces the suction quite well, if I need more suction I simply cover the hole slightly with my hand. I also adjust the level of suction by moving the tube further in or out of the nozzle (stop giggling....). I don't expect that you have the exact same setup as me but guidelines are use the hose of your vacuum and have it going over your shoulder to keep it out of the way, have the tube in the end with a gap to reduce suction. TEST THE LEVEL OF SUCTION!! on something else to make sure you don't damage the fabric of your astros. The whole smooth edge comes in now, if there is dust or whatever stuck in the fabric of your astros you can use the end of the tube to agitate the fabric.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040035.jpg
Now spend some time, be patient and gentle and give your astros a good going over on the fabric parts. don't forget the inside of the ear cups.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040036.jpg
This method can also be used to clean your headset case.
Enjoy your clean system
Any questions please feel free to ask and any corrections suggestions make sure to post.
Nevermind
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040037.jpg
I'm here to share my tips and tricks.
first off the frame and hard plastic parts Now, two things you HAVE TO HAVE is a decent microfiber cloth and lens cleaner, you can pick up lens cleaner from most electronics stores if you can't find it there go to a prescription glasses store like OPSM and they will have it there. You can pick up a microfiber cloth from most places.
Now if you use the microfiber cloth on your astros straight off you will cover it with micro scratches that reflect and look horrible in the light so the lens cleaner is a must. Don't spray it straight on the parts as it may leak in and cause electrical problems although It evaporates quickly and is normally safe to clean electronics while they're not being used. Spray the microfiber cloth until it's lightly damp and wipe down the plastic parts of you're astros this should remove most surface marks and dirt. Once you've cleaned your system let any excess lens cleaner evaporate and dry.
as for cleaning the fabric parts of your astros this is a little bit more tricky. Now Astro Support suggested lint rollers and they work quite well for every day cleaning but sometimes your astros may require some more thorough cleaning. A big part of keeping the ear pads clean is personal cleanliness as less dead skin and what not will rub off on your ear pads if you wash behind your ears like good little boys and girls but after a while it does tend to build up. Sweat that has seeped in and dried can be washed out by taking your ear pads off and washing them gently in room temperature clean water with no solvents let them dry overnight and make sure they are completely dry before putting them on which by the way is ridiculously hard but not impossible and you will feel like you have accomplished something afterwards.
If a wash isn't necessary and it normally isn't you can still give your astros a good clean by vacuuming them......sounds odd yes BUT it works wonders. WARNING DO NOT simply take a vacuum cleaner to your astros you will wreck them. You have to reduce the suction dramatically. This is how I do it.
This is my vacuum.....yes needs to be empty'd.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040033.jpg
To reduce suction I use the hose extension part with a nozel attachment and a 15-20cm piece of1cmDIA rubber tube, you can use any piece of tubing you wish but I suggest something around those specifications just make sure the end is smooth and wont catch or damage the fabric.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040034.jpg
I simply put the tube in the nozzle, the gap there reduces the suction quite well, if I need more suction I simply cover the hole slightly with my hand. I also adjust the level of suction by moving the tube further in or out of the nozzle (stop giggling....). I don't expect that you have the exact same setup as me but guidelines are use the hose of your vacuum and have it going over your shoulder to keep it out of the way, have the tube in the end with a gap to reduce suction. TEST THE LEVEL OF SUCTION!! on something else to make sure you don't damage the fabric of your astros. The whole smooth edge comes in now, if there is dust or whatever stuck in the fabric of your astros you can use the end of the tube to agitate the fabric.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040035.jpg
Now spend some time, be patient and gentle and give your astros a good going over on the fabric parts. don't forget the inside of the ear cups.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040036.jpg
This method can also be used to clean your headset case.
Enjoy your clean system
Any questions please feel free to ask and any corrections suggestions make sure to post.
Nevermind
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t88/happy_go_lucky_goth/PC040037.jpg