15 Affordable Tech Cleaning Tools to Make Your Devices Feel Like New Again

If buying a new phone, computer, printer, TV, camera or record player isn't in your budget right now, we've got you covered with these Amazon picks that get the job done without breaking the bank.

By Jenny Lee Mar 19, 2023 10:00 AM
| Updated Jul 19, 2024 10:00 AM
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In today's world, technology seems to be present in every corner of our work and personal lives. From phones and computers to listening devices and more, we've come to rely on electronics to make our daily lives easier and more efficient. On the flip side, with so much tech around in our homes and offices, it can be hard to effectively maintain their cleanliness and quality on a consistent basis, and there inevitably come times when our tech just doesn't work as it's supposed to.

Unfortunately, most electronics aren't very wallet-friendly, and sometimes, replacing an essential piece of tech can make quite a dent on our bank accounts. If you're in a situation where buying a whole new device or more isn't in your budget right now, we've got your back. We've rounded up the best, affordable finds from Amazon that will help you revive your electronics to make them feel as good as new without the actual cost of buying an entire replacement. From computer keyboards and phone screens to cameras, earbuds, record players, printers & more, these reviewer-approved cleaning picks will give your devices a second life.

Eveo Screen Cleaner Spray

This screen cleaner spray works on all sorts of electronic device screens, from your TV and computer to your tablet and smartphone. It has 22,500+ five-star reviews on Amazon, and it also comes with a microfiber cloth that is specially designed to clean screens and monitors without leaving streak marks.

Shoppers Say: "I had years of dirt, snot, and other pet related filth covering three monitors. The first wipe removed nearly half of it. It took no more than 5-10 minutes per screen and these things are spotless, using the product felt like watching an infomercial. This stuff REALLY works. all the hard worn on grime came off with little to no elbow grease, I really can't recommend this stuff enough. If you have a dirty screen this WILL take care of it!"

Hyashee Cleaner Kit For AirPods & Earphones

If your earbuds are overdue for a thorough cleaning, this comprehensive kit has everything you need to tackle the task. The lightweight, pen-shaped cleaner features a soft microfiber brush and a metal tip to help reach all the small nooks and corners of your earphones. It even includes a flocking sponge to clean the charging case for your Bluetooth earbuds.

Shoppers Say: "I knew my AirPods were gross, but this worked so well, I realized I am apparently disgusting. The sharp end words great for getting into books and crannies. The other end gets everything else clean. Best part is that it’s all one piece, so you don’t have to worry about losing any parts"

MiracleWipes For Electronics Cleaning

These MiracleWipes make cleaning your electronics as hassle-free as possible without compromising on quality. They're designed to clean external areas on electronic devices without causing damages to screens or surfaces, and they're pre-moistened with a quick-drying, gentle-yet-effecitve formula.

Shoppers Say: "My PC touch screen was full of little "blotches" from who knows what. I tried cleaning it with all kinds of stuff: Windex, Clorox wipes, dish soap in water, a damp cloth (water only) and NOTHING cleaned the screen! What a mess! Anyway, a friend recommended this product to me and with one wipe, the stuff on the screen was gone (it IS a miracle product!) and I am happy as a bug, my screen looks brand new again! I'm going to order this for every computer screen in my family and extended family just so they can have a clean screen too! Love this stuff! Works GREAT!"

Zacro 18-in-1 Professional Camera Cleaning Kit

This camera cleaning kit comes with everything you need to clean and maintain your camera for many years to come. It includes various brushes and a dust blower to easily clean your camera lens, along with tools for tackling grease, fingerprints and more.

Shoppers Say: "Stop scrolling and get this! :) Protect your valuable gear with this complete set of cleaning supplies. ... This kit is especially helpful because it has sensor cleaning swabs for both APS-C and full-frame cameras. Canon 1.6 crop frame sensor,17mm compatible (confirmed.) The brush hairs don't shed and are soft. Extra lens cloths are nice. The variety of cleaning swabs to get into corners is helpful, as are the crevice tools. I don't use lens tissues, but they're in there. The dust blower is powerful and the nozzle is made of plastic so there's less chance of scratching something and it does NOT come off easily like others. Altogether, this is a complete set of quality cleaning tools that can be stowed neatly and safely"

MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - Pack of 6

Microfiber cloths are a great tech-cleaning essential to keep in your home. These ones have 55,500+ five-star Amazon reviews, and they come in a pack of six (each of which comes in its own polybag). They're super versatile and can be used on any delicate surface such as your laptop, phone, tablet, DVD, camera and more.

Shoppers Say: "So, I keep a pair of reading glasses in my office, bedside, and in the car. I keep one of these in each place as well. I think they were a great, easy value and when I use them to clean my glasses, iPhone, iPad, or Mac they all come out as clear as new, which was all I was looking for. Easy 5 star."

Ordilend Multi-Tool Cleaner Kit

This multi-functional cleaner kit includes a wide variety of handy tools to clean dirt out of the charging ports on your phone, tablet, laptop and more. It comes with eight cleaning brushes, a soft plastic lens cleaning pen, one detergent cleaning drip cleaning solution, a large microfiber cloth, and cleaning putty. Not to mention, it features an easy storage design that's super lightweight and portable.

Shoppers Say: "This kit comes with every tool you could possibly need whether it’s for your iPhone, tablet or for AirPods. It comes with a manual that tells you exactly how to use each tool, which are all labeled with a symbol to help you find what you need. For the price you pay, you really get a lot. These tools also all seem like high quality so far. I’ve put each one to the test and they have been strong and durable. The detergent also helps get debris off your headphones or charging port with ease. I definitely recommend."

Falcon Dust-Off Disposable Cleaning Duster

This compressed gas duster has over 43,200 five-star reviews on Amazon, and it efficiently blasts away dust, lint and other particles from the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies in your electronics, such as the gaps in your computer keyboard.

Shoppers Say: "I've seen a bunch of reviews for this item where people are using it on their keyboard or other items that don't need compressed air to dust them. The entire purpose of this item is to dust off objects that would sustain irreparable damage if you applied pressure to them. I used this to dust the inside of my PC and it worked like a charm. Leaves behind no residue or smell and got rid of the bulk of the dust inside my PC. The can arrived in perfect condition, nothing was broken or missing. There really isn't anything out there that can compete with this brand."

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ArkiFace Audiowipes Singles - 100 Count

These individually wrapped towelettes are specifically designed to clean hearing aids, earphones, headphones and the like. They're portable, convenient and alcohol-free; the ingredients are safe to use on rubber, plastic, silicone or acrylic, according to the brand.

Shoppers Say: "Love this product. Ever since my husband started using them to clean his hearing aid buds he hasn't had to go to the audiologist to get ant tips fished out of his ears. You most definitely should but these wipes if you have hearing aides. They have no alcohol which is great because alcohol danages hearing aides. I will be purchasing this item again many times."

Hagibis Soft Brush Keyboard Cleaner

This five-in-one computer keyboard cleaning kit comes with nylon bristles, a flocking sponge, a high-density brush, a metal pen tip and a keycap puller, all in one compact design. This small-but-mighty tool will help you deal with all kinds of cleaning needs for your keyboard, deep cleaning every gap and corner to remove dust, crumbs, lint and more.

Shoppers Say: "I love this set and definitely recommended it. It had been 2+ years since I got my keyboard and I hadn't cleaned it, so I got this. It was easy to remove all the keycaps and clean my keyboard thoroughly using these tools. They didn't damage or scratch it, the bristles are very soft. Definitely recommend."

Grete Gotye Phone Cleaning Kit

If you're looking to clean the charging and speaker/mic ports of your electronic devices, this handy-dandy multi-tool may be just what you need. The tool features different tips that are designed to reach into and clean lint, hair, fluff, dirt, oils and more from the small outlet holes in your computer, phone, speaker, etc.

Shoppers Say: "I work outdoors, and always have my phone in my pocket. The port gets dirty. I tried a paper clip to remove lint and that helps a little but it has gotten progressively harder to get the phone to charge. I end up wiggling the cable around for a minute and then wrapping the cord around the phone to keep tension on it. This sucks. Two minutes with this device and my phone now charged with no tension, cable turned either way. This little device is 100% worth every penny! I was beginning to worry I'd have to get it repaired or replaced!"

ColorCoral Cleaning Gel

This biodegradable cleaning gel has 31,400+ five-star reviews on Amazon, and it can be used to conveniently remove dust from your computer keyboard. It can also be used on other rugged surfaces, such as your car vents, camera, printer, telephone, calculator, speaker and TV, according to the brand.

Shoppers Say: "I got this for my girlfriend who plays on her PC all the time. All areas collect so much dust and she used this once and the dust came right off! I'm thinking about buying myself one for my car, to be honest! I loved this!"

Eveo Premium Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit

This four-in-one vinyl record cleaner kit has everything you need to clean, preserve, restore and protect your precious vinyl album collection. It comes with a velvet brush and cleaning fluid to keep your records in tip-top shape, a cleaning gel to keep your turntable needle pristine and a small nylon brush to remove dust and dirt from the velvet brush.

Shoppers Say: "This product is EXACTLY as described. Please treat your vinyl (and your stylus) with the care that it deserves. Cleanliness is critical to longevity. Simply use as directed, please do not bear down on the vinyl it is not necessary, the same with stylus preservation. This is 5 stars all the way"

Boundless Audio Record Cleaner Brush

On a related note, if you're just looking for an effective brush to safely remove dust and dirt from the surface of your vinyl records, this Boundless cleaner brush is it. The unique carbon fiber bristles gently lift harmful particles from the surface while eliminating static charges, according to the brand.

Shoppers Say: "If you spin records you MUST get one of these. It acts as a sweeper to pick up any loose debris on the record before you start playing. Without it you are going to hear all the pops and cracks from the stylus hitting the loose dust and debris sitting on your records. Highly recommended."

Fosgoit Printhead Cleaning Kit

If you've noticed a decline in your printer's output quality, you may want to try cleaning the printhead before replacing the entire printer. This comprehensive cleaner kit is compatible with a wide variety of printers, and it comes with all the tools you need to give your technology a second life.

Shoppers Say: "This product is amazing and saved us from having to buy a new printer. You can’t go wrong with this product and the great price. After concluding we had a clogged print head and did all the maintenance we were left with cleaning the line. This product was easy, quick, affordable and a huge saver of money"

Click Clean Screen Cleaner

Our phones are one of the most-used electronic devices, and this constant use inevitably means that fingerprints, smudges and streaks will accumulate on the touchscreens. That's where this compact screen cleaner comes in. It features a washable microfiber cloth that cleans your screen in just a few quick swipes, along with a cleaner spray to more effectively tackle stubborn smudges. Not to mention, the cleaner is designed to double as a phone stand!

Shoppers Say: "This little item cleans our phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop monitor so well, And so easily. And prevents more fingerprints from showing up. My husband was cleaning his tablet with his t-shirt which just smudged it worse. This makes the tablet screen sparkling clean! And it is so easy to use. We had to purchase another one because we fought over this one!"

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—Originally published March 19, 2023, at 3:00 a.m. PT.