Remote controls help us manage various electronics around our homes, from gaming controllers to controls for TVs, ceiling fans, and other household gadgets. However, they're often overlooked when it ...

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Remote controls for TVs, cable boxes, and media players get handled all the time, often with fingers and mitts that aren't ...

Remove the batteries, and then use a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol First, remove your remote's batteries to be safe. Use a cloth and some isopropyl alcohol, if possible, though soap and water ...