Having some free time on my hands over the holiday weekend, I decided to clean the finger smudges, dirt and grime from my Wii remotes. To make sure I didn’t screw anything up, I figured it would be a good idea to check Nintendo’s web site for some pointers. The advice was good, but one thing really stuck out.
Here is how Nintendo says you should clean your Wiimote:
Try cleaning the buttons of the Wii Remote using the cleaning instructions below, being sure to follow the directions carefully.
What you will need:
- 1 clean toothbrush (no toothpaste on it)
- 1 cup of warm tap water
- 1 paper towel
Instructions:
- Remove the batteries from the Wii Remote.
- Get a clean toothbrush (no toothpaste) and a cup of warm tap water (not too hot). Do NOT pour or submerge the Wii Remote in any type of liquid.
- Slightly dip the toothbrush in the water (the toothbrush should not be dripping wet) and scrub the area of the Wii Remote around the buttons.
- Work the bristles down around the sides of the buttons.
- After cleaning the Wii Remote, dry it off with a paper towel.
- Let the Wii Remote air dry with the buttons facing down for at least a couple of hours.
- Test the Wii Remote for proper response.
- Repeat the steps if necessary.
Wait a minute, do they have to really point out the fact you should not use toothpaste to clean your Wii Remote? Not only do they do this once, oh no – they think it is important enough to bring up twice. I will testify to the fact that the cleaning steps mentioned do work – however find it really funny somebody might try to brush their Wiimote as they would brush their teeth.
