How to Disinfect a PS5 Controller: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gaming controllers can be notoriously dirty and prone to dirt, grime, and germs. With people playing together in close proximity, there’s a good chance your PS5 controller has accumulated a significant amount of dirt, sweat, and germs. Disinfecting your controller can help remove dirt and keep it hygienic and clean, ensuring a high-quality gaming experience. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to disinfect a PS5 controller safely and effectively.
Choosing the Right Method
When it comes to disinfecting your PS5 controller, you should avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the controller’s external casing, buttons, or hinges. Here are some reliable methods you can use to disinfect your controller without compromising its integrity:
- Aluminum foil and water method: This method may seem simple, but it’s highly effective in loosening and removing dirt particles. You can dampen a soft cloth with plain water, wrap it with aluminum foil, and polish the controller gently.
- 70% Alcohol Solution Method: This method disinfects the controller on a microscopic level. Please note that you should opt for 70% pure isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Dilute any higher or lower concentrations further, if necessary.
Prepping the Controller
Before disinfecting your controller, take off any outer casing, shoulder straps, or any non-essential accessories to improve accessibility.
Cleaning Dust and Dirt
• Inspect the controller:
Check the controller for large debris or dirt clods. If you find anything, carefully remove it by hand or with a cleaning brush to prevent scratching any surfaces.
• Compress air cleaning: Use a can of compressed air or a handheld electronic cleaning duster to thoroughly clean dust and dirt. Spray compressed air directly, keeping it at least six inches away from the surfaces to prevent pushing debris onto the controller.
Disinfecting the Controller
• Using the aluminum foil and water method:
Place a damp washcloth, wrapped with a small piece of aluminum foil, gently on the buttons, faceplate, shoulder buttons, and creases. Be cautious not to apply excessive pressure or clean too hard, as controllers can scratch easily. Dampen the cloth before use. For best results, rotate the cloth each time, ensuring an evenly cleaned surface.
• 70% Alcohol Solution Method:
Using lint-free cloths, slightly dampened with the aforementioned 70% alcohol mixture, start cleaning the front, rear, and surface of the controller. Softly massage the solution between the controller’s creases and surfaces. Only use gentle, smooth cleaning motions, as scrubbing can harm the controller components. For hard-to-reach areas, tilt the controller to maintain safe angles, ensuring you wipe clean with minimal risk. Wipe the cloth to remove excess solution before dipping it into the alcohol-based solution, to avoid a build-up of bacteria-fighting substances.
Allowing the Contoller to Dry
• Air out the controller: Place the controller in its original package or wrap in a paper towel, providing airflow on all sides and surfaces, allowing the cleaned areas to dry. Keeping the controller in a horizontal position for at least 30 minutes. This helps evenly distribute air circulation, and the time allows for residue and liquid to evaporate significantly.
• Once the controller is dry:
a. Regularly disinfect the surfaces and buttons using a UV-C Sanitizer or UV cleaning wipes with 70-80% alcohol. Some sanitizers can help **kill bacteria, viruses and fungi.
• Maintain a regular deep cleaning routine to keep dirt and dust at bay every 2-3 months.
• Cleanliness is not complete without attention to **crevices and gaps;. Use compressed air or cotton swabs to clean these areas, and maintain the space between buttons regularly.
Remember to clean areas with minimal pressure, handling, or scrubbing in any sensitive areas to avert scratching or damaging buttons, sticks, or tracks. Ensure the controller gets sufficient ventilation during drying.
For extreme cases, visit the PS5 FAQs to learn about deep cleaning tips and more specifically about troubleshooting controller issues at Support page.
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