Cleaning Thermal Paste Off Cloth

[Snelso91]

Until recently, I have been using isopropanol and a spare microfiber cloth to remove the thermal paste from my CPU and air/water coolers. However, the cloth has accumulated paste from the previous removals and I have now pretty much run out of clean space on it to use.

 

Therefore, I would like to know what is the best way to clean the cloth without damaging the cloth or other things (washing machine, clothes, etc)?

 

I should note that I have sprayed the cloth with isopropanol and rubbed it to try and clean it but this just seemed to spread out the paste rather than remove it. Water also seems to be ineffective.

 

However, if it's not possible to completely clean the cloth as described above, should I just buy a pack of replacement microfiber/lint-free cloths instead, or get something else?

 

Please note I'd rather not use tissue paper, kitchen paper or anything else that leaves fluff/lint on the surface or could scratch it.

[TheGlenlivet]

11 minutes ago, ScottyN91 said:

Until recently, I have been using isopropanol and a spare microfiber cloth to remove the thermal paste from my CPU and air/water coolers. However, the cloth has accumulated paste from the previous removals and I have now pretty much run out of clean space on it to use.

 

Therefore, I would like to know what is the best way to clean the cloth without damaging the cloth or other things (washing machine, clothes, etc)?

 

I should note that I have sprayed the cloth with isopropanol and rubbed it to try and clean it but this just seemed to spread out the paste rather than remove it. Water also seems to be ineffective.

 

However, if it's not possible to completely clean the cloth as described above, should I just buy a pack of replacement microfiber/lint-free cloths instead, or get something else?

 

Please note I'd rather not use tissue paper, kitchen paper or anything else that leaves fluff/lint on the surface or could scratch it.

Throw it away.  If you are concerned about it, Amazon will sell you tons of them for next to nothing and you can clean thermal paste to your hearts content....