Cleaning speaker cones

[KenD]

Is it ok to use a wet microfibre cloth to clean speaker cones? A dry cloth is not helping.

 

[mbhangui]

Is it ok to use a wet microfibre cloth to clean speaker cones? A dry cloth is not helping.

Do you have a blower? Something like this. First try this to remove all lose dirt. You don't want the dirt to stick together after getting wet. Then it gets even more difficult to remove the dirt. I have also used the camel paint brush to remove dirt. I have cleaned speaker with wet tissue paper and it has to be done very gently, without applying pressure. You can first experiment with any junk speaker lying around.

 

[KenD]

Do you have a blower? Something like this. First try this to remove all lose dirt. You don't want the dirt to stick together after getting wet. Then it gets even more difficult to remove the dirt. I have also used the camel paint brush to remove dirt. I have cleaned speaker with wet tissue paper and it has to be done very gently, without applying pressure. You can first experiment with any junk speaker lying around.
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Thanks. I don't have a blower. Will try a paint brush or a soft bristle toothbrush

 

[sbg]

I usually use these type of brush + dry microfiber to dust off.

 

[Shammi Dang]

Is it ok to use a wet microfibre cloth to clean speaker cones? A dry cloth is not helping.

Depends on the cone material. If of polypropylene then u can use slightly moist micro fibre cloth. For paper cones and other paper coated derivatives try using dry soft brush like new shaving brush etc or soft microfibre cloth (dry). This is from my personal experience.

 

[sunilkm]

Have used only dry microfibre cloth and it was effective.

 

[mustafakk]

I usually use these type of brush + dry microfiber to dust off.
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Where did you get these from please ?

 

[RRR]

Depends on cone material eg. Kevlar.
But i would suggest avoid using damp microfibre.
You may do more harm than good.
Use Dry microfibre cloth, super soft shaving brush etc.

My favourites - baby hair brush and wifes make up brush.
If they are good for those babys they are good for these babys too

 

[sbg]

Where did you get these from please ?

The one I had purchased is currently out of stock.
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07G89RS3P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

From other vendors should be listed below on this page.

Got these too , ok for flat surface.
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B085G8Z5PD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[KenD]

Depends on the cone material. If of polypropylene then u can use slightly moist micro fibre cloth. For paper cones and other paper coated derivatives try using dry soft brush like new shaving brush etc or soft microfibre cloth (dry). This is from my personal experience.

Was unable to find out the material. Its a Dali Blue 6006 speaker. The brochure doesnt have any info.
The ring is rubber like - thats the part with most grit. Maybe there i will try a wet cloth. The insides of the cone are mostly ok

 

[Phew]

Was unable to find out the material. Its a Dali Blue 6006 speaker. The brochure doesnt have any info.
The ring is rubber like - thats the part with most grit. Maybe there i will try a wet cloth. The insides of the cone are mostly ok

The tweeter is a soft textile dome and the mids are paper fibre cone.

Check the rubber surrounds for small cracks, if found be very very gentle with wiping it with a dry cloth, donot use microfibre on the cracks. Get a 1in or 2in painter brush and gently remove whatever you can.

Small cracks + wet cloth = goodbye rubber surround

 

[KenD]

The tweeter is a soft textile dome and the mids are paper fibre cone.

Check the rubber surrounds for small cracks, if found be very very gentle with wiping it with a dry cloth, donot use microfibre on the cracks. Get a 1in or 2in painter brush and gently remove whatever you can.

Small cracks + wet cloth = goodbye rubber surround

Thanks. I checked and the rubber surrounds are smooth and solid. Dry wipes didnt help so i eventually dipped a finger in water and gently wiped the rubber. Took a few rounds to get the grit off. Didnt touch the cones.