28  Cleaning the camera

28.1  Camera housing,‎ cables,‎ and other items

28.1.1  Liquids

Use one of these liquids:
  • Warm water
  • A weak detergent solution

28.1.2  Equipment

A soft cloth

28.1.3  Procedure

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cloth in the liquid.

Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.

Clean the part with the cloth.

28.2  Infrared lens

28.2.1  Liquids

Use one of these liquids:
  • A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
  • 96% ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH)‎.

28.2.2  Equipment

Cotton wool

28.2.3  Procedure

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.

Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.

Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.