Cleaning XBOX One - you have to pay attention to that

Not much can be cleaned on the Xbox One, but there are a few important things to keep in mind. We'll show you how to clean your Xbox One without damage.

Tips & Tricks: Clean Xbox One

• Dust and dirt can easily be wiped off with a slightly damp cloth. For security reasons, switch off the console. Under no circumstances should liquid enter the Xbox One.
• In the best case, you have a microfiber cloth. You can also use this to clean the console dry. Microsoft also recommends a microfiber cloth for cleaning the Kinect sensor.
• An attempt is often made to clean the fan with a vacuum cleaner. While this is possible, it can also go wrong quickly. The fan is rotated irregularly or in the wrong direction by the vacuum cleaner. Damage is quite possible here.
• The following approach is common, but you should be aware of the risks. Disconnect the Xbox One completely and insert a toothpick into the fan so that it does not rotate. You can now vacuum the fan at a low level.

Xbox One: Clean the drive and game DVDs

• The Xbox One drive can also be cleaned without opening the console. For this you need a so-called cleaning CD. You can find all further information in this overview.
• If you clean your Xbox One, you can also clean all of its game DVDs. The following practical tip contains the most useful tips for cleaning CDs and DVDs.