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 Most cleaning can be accomplished with a soft, lint-free cloth and a toothbrush. Persistent dirt can be removed with 99.9% alcohol.
-In the gate, dirt tends to accumulate on the runners and on the ceramic discs that serve as lateral guides. The runners and discs should be checked between every reel and cleaned accordingly. If the discs are dirty, they should be removed and wiped clean. Before replacing them, clean the recess using a cloth and brush. After reinserting the disc, spin it to make sure it rotates freely and brush off any additional dirt that is picked up by the disc as it makes contact with the deeper areas of the recess.
+In the gate, dirt tends to accumulate on the runners and on the ceramic discs that serve as lateral guides. The runners and discs should be checked between every reel and cleaned accordingly. If the discs are dirty, they should be removed and wiped clean. Before replacing them, clean the recess using a cloth and brush. After reinserting the disc, spin it to make sure it rotates freely and brush off any additional dirt that is picked up by the disc as it makes contact with the deeper areas of the recess. This recess will also accumulate dirt over time, and must be cleaned periodically. There is a concave cavity between the disc and the runners which can be cleaned by removing the disc and inserting an alcohol-soaked cotton swab.
 The inboard O-ring on the pinch roller tends to accumulate a lot of dirt. This should be checked and wiped clean between every reel. To do so, pull the roller away from the sound drum in order to let it spin freely. After cleaning the pinch roller, it can be rotated in order to drive the sound drum. Slowly turn the pinch roller and examine the surface of the sound drum for dust or residue and clean accordingly.