It often happens with many gamers that when they are busy playing their favorite game against their friends on Xbox One, the last thing they think about is the dust and dirt on their console.
But taking good care of your Xbox One is the best way to maintain it and when you do so it definitely helps your system to run smoothly and it doesn’t break down due to dust buildup and damage.
But many people are not good at maintaining their consoles. And sometimes they even don’t know how to do it.
So to help you with this we have gathered some tips for how to clean your Xbox One console, controllers, and discs before its game is over.
So let’s see first what you need to have to start the cleaning process.
The things that you need for cleaning are a can of compressed air, a dusting brush, a microfiber cloth, and vacuum with a handheld attachment or hose and of course some rubbing alcohol or mild soap and water.
And there are also some things that you shouldn’t be using like wire brushes, disinfectant wipes, and severe liquid cleaners such as bleach when you use these cleaners, the moisture can get into the console’s ventilation system and cause damage.
It’s always better to clean your Xbox regularly, if you don’t do it, dust, dirt, hair, and debris can get into your console and leads to overheating and malfunctioning.
Internal elements such as your disc drive or cooling fan can also suffer damage when dust collection blocks the air vents.
You don’t need to open and clean an Xbox and don’t even try to take your console apart because it doesn’t have a removable faceplate.
So if you have the necessary items that we have mentioned above it’s easy to clean your gaming system and keep it in great condition.
How To Clean an Xbox One
Dethatch your console from the outlet and pull out its power cable.
By using the microfiber cloth wipe down the whole surface and outer side of your Xbox if possible dampen it with rubbing alcohol or mild soap and water. Do circular motions to rub out fingerprints, smudges, and dirt.
With the help of a soft-bristled brush try to clean the console’s ports, vents, and openings. The can of compressed air is also very handy to blow away the dust in these areas, but don’t overdo it do only short bursts.
Take your vacuum and hold the handheld hose near the console to clean any dust that’s remaining in the console’s vents and ports.
Now take the microfiber cloth once again to take care of the Xbox’s surface in case any dust has settled on top of it.
How Do I Clean The Fan in my Xbox One?
As we have mentioned above your console’s fan can also get louder, because of dust buildup, when the dust builds up it makes it harder for the fan to rotate and do its job. So if you want your fan to work properly make sure the air vents are cleaned out.
A can of compressed air is very useful to remove dust and dirt from the air vents. After cleaning the vents, make sure to place your Xbox somewhere with good airflow to go with the cooling.
If you want your Xbox to be in top condition then clean your Xbox One console every three to six months.
It’s always better to provide your Xbox the high ground, try to put it off the floor and in the open instead of putting it on a rug or inside a cabinet to fend off heavy dust buildup.
And if you feel that there is something wrong after cleaning the vents also then better to call a professional for help to clean your Xbox One fan as it will require opening your console.
How To Clean Xbox One Controllers
After finishing your main job, now all that’s left for you to clean are your gaming accessories. You can use disinfectant wipes on Xbox wireless or adaptive controllers with this one. And there is no problem also when you use rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. It’s simple:
Unlink and shut off your controller by pressing the Xbox button for 5–10 seconds.
By using a disinfectant wipe apply a little amount of rubbing alcohol to a microfiber cloth and wipe both analog sticks, particularly at the base. Try to move each stick around as you clean.
Don’t use your controller straight away after cleaning wait for the alcohol to completely dry.
How To Clean Xbox One Discs
Now the final thing that you have to do is clean your Xbox One discs and disc drive properly. They can cause your console to have trouble reading discs or recognizing games if they are not clean. Follow these steps to clear out any dirt and grime:
How To Clean an Xbox One Disc Drive
Again by using a microfiber cloth wipe down the area around the disc drive and remove any dirt, hair, or debris. Then by using a soft-bristled brush slowly clean around the opening or use the can of compressed air to blow out any hard-to-reach particles.
How To Clean Residue off an Xbox Disc
The microfiber cloth is your main tool when it comes to cleaning these things. So take it and clean both sides of the disc, particularly the underside.
If you want you can also add a little amount of rubbing alcohol to the cloth to clear out sticky spots, but make sure whether the disc is completely dry or not before re-inserting it into your Xbox.
So that will be all and after doing this your Xbox One console, controllers, and discs, will be in top condition and you can get back to enjoying the games you prefer.
Conclusion:
The methods that we have mentioned above are quite simple and you can do it with much ease. But if these methods didn’t work then it’s better to call certified experts. They can fix any issue the same day and your console will be ready for gaming.