How to Clean Speaker Grille/Cover

[phlegm]

Inevitably, someone splashes dirt/salt onto the lower speaker covers as they enter the doors.

This is a real pain, because the dirt gets inside the tiny holes in the speaker cover, and is impossible to get out.

Does anyone have a good tip for cleaning them?

[RichS]

You might try using a paintbrush or even an old toothbrush to remove some of the accumulated material. Holding the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner nearby will help prevent any dirt that is loosened from falling behind the grille (if the grille perforations are large). This should help.

I would use water or liquid cleaner sparingly - perhaps only applying a few drops to the brush, if at all. The risk is sending mud/dirt behind the grille where it will rattle around (buzz) when listening to the stereo ...

[XCovlov70]

Alternatively if you can get one, the gadget that you use for cleaning around the keys on a computer keyboard, and has a small brush just in front of a miniature vacuum cleaner has worked for me, although it might not have the suction of a mains powered vacuum cleaner.

[phlegm]

Thx for the ideas. Was hoping someone would say the grille pops out easily for cleaning, but I guess not.

It's a tedious process any way you look at it.

[dexon555]

Use a damp kitchen sponge, no soap. Press gently and move around until clean.