Stop Using Alcohol to Clean Your Switch and Joy-Cons
Now that the global pandemic is going on and everyone is cooped up in their apartments and homes, people have spent many of that time finding ways to entertain themselves. One of those ways includes cleaning. At least I know I have. Many Switch owners have begun wiping down their systems and joy-cons with cleaning supplies such as alcohol or disinfectant wipes. Nintendo has said to not do that. While most people will not run into an issue, it could still possibly damage the systems finish.
Per Kotaku, Nintendo customer service tweeted yesterday regarding the issue. The Tweet was also translated by Kotaku. It stated: “Recently, customers have been asking whether they can disinfect their Nintendo Switch consoles and Joy-Cons with alcohol. We’re very sorry to say please avoid using alcohol as it may cause the plastic parts to fade in color or deform.”
Nintendo didn’t just stop at alcohol, they also warned that other cleaners could potentially damage the plastic casing as well. “We also cannot recommend using non-alcoholic disinfecting sheets, as depending on the ingredients, they may damage the plastic parts,” wrote Nintendo.
With the coronavirus reaching every area of the globe, people have been going to some reasonable lengths to make sure their homes and personal spaces are clean. This warning from Nintendo could potentially help save the casing on some Switch owners cases.
Nintendo did give some insight into how owners could clean their systems if they are inclined to do so. The company stated: “For cleaning purposes, please use a soft dry cloth.” A nice microfiber cloth has always done a fantastic job for me. It gathers dust off the plastic shell and does a good job of getting the dust off the screen without causing any scratches.
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CentPosted:
IntCentIntCentGossipInt They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
I wouldn't doubt it. They should give switch owners a discount because that's ridiculous lol. All switches should come with wipes to start that don't mess up the joycons.
I'm perplexed as to how they can release it and then after a few months or whatever they then tell people not to use alcohol wipes etc.
This console has been out for awhile and as far as I know I haven't seen them saying this until now. I don't know if it was supposed to be common sense but a lot of people clean their phones and devices in general with wipes.
Yeah I mean it can't be common sense since most items nowadays are cleaned with wipes.. so it just seems a bit dodgy.
My mom has cleaned her phone with a lysol wipe like daily for years and then it finally broke on her and I told her it was probably because of the wipes and she didn't believe me and still does it with the new phone I gave her.
IntPosted:
CentIntCentGossipInt They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
I wouldn't doubt it. They should give switch owners a discount because that's ridiculous lol. All switches should come with wipes to start that don't mess up the joycons.
I'm perplexed as to how they can release it and then after a few months or whatever they then tell people not to use alcohol wipes etc.
This console has been out for awhile and as far as I know I haven't seen them saying this until now. I don't know if it was supposed to be common sense but a lot of people clean their phones and devices in general with wipes.
Yeah I mean it can't be common sense since most items nowadays are cleaned with wipes.. so it just seems a bit dodgy.
CentPosted:
IntCentGossipInt They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
I wouldn't doubt it. They should give switch owners a discount because that's ridiculous lol. All switches should come with wipes to start that don't mess up the joycons.
I'm perplexed as to how they can release it and then after a few months or whatever they then tell people not to use alcohol wipes etc.
This console has been out for awhile and as far as I know I haven't seen them saying this until now. I don't know if it was supposed to be common sense but a lot of people clean their phones and devices in general with wipes.
IntPosted:
CentGossipInt They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
I wouldn't doubt it. They should give switch owners a discount because that's ridiculous lol. All switches should come with wipes to start that don't mess up the joycons.
I'm perplexed as to how they can release it and then after a few months or whatever they then tell people not to use alcohol wipes etc.
CentPosted:
GossipInt They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
I wouldn't doubt it. They should give switch owners a discount because that's ridiculous lol. All switches should come with wipes to start that don't mess up the joycons.
GossipPosted:
Int They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
Seems like an Apple move to me lmaooo not surprising.
IntPosted:
CentRepBanditCent My mom cleans hers like crazy with lysol wipes lol. I guess I should let her know it may not be the best idea. How else we supposed to clean it though? I take my switch a lot of places.
This is not very good for nintendo. Doubt it will kill sales but people clean their devices or should and a dry cloth doesn't kill viruses or germs
I'm sure there is something out there can still clean it but definitely not as good as alcohol would. Sad to see nintendo flop in a time like this.
They are probably going to make something that can clean the Switch so they can make even more money. Wouldn't surprise me to be honest.
CentPosted:
RepBanditCent My mom cleans hers like crazy with lysol wipes lol. I guess I should let her know it may not be the best idea. How else we supposed to clean it though? I take my switch a lot of places.
This is not very good for nintendo. Doubt it will kill sales but people clean their devices or should and a dry cloth doesn't kill viruses or germs
I'm sure there is something out there can still clean it but definitely not as good as alcohol would. Sad to see nintendo flop in a time like this.
RepBanditPosted:
Cent My mom cleans hers like crazy with lysol wipes lol. I guess I should let her know it may not be the best idea. How else we supposed to clean it though? I take my switch a lot of places.
This is not very good for nintendo. Doubt it will kill sales but people clean their devices or should and a dry cloth doesn't kill viruses or germs
CentPosted:
My mom cleans hers like crazy with lysol wipes lol. I guess I should let her know it may not be the best idea. How else we supposed to clean it though? I take my switch a lot of places.
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