Remote controls are among the most-touched objects in many households, right up there with doorknobs and toilet handles. Here’s how to give them a good cleaning.

Reassemble the remote. Once all components are clean and dry, carefully reassemble the remote control. Make sure everything fits back into place securely to avoid any issues with functionality.

Effective printed-circuit-board cleaning requires special fluids, tools, and methods. Here are some of the most common to use and to avoid.