[Elecraft] K2 - Cleaning a completed PC board

[stan levandowski]

I've been told that it is good practice to clean a completed PC board 
with either acetone or denatured alcohol and a small toothbrush.

I could not bring myself to do this when I completed my KX1 - it just 
seemed (at least to me) somewhat risky to be brushing a liquid with a 
nylon toothbrush all over a populated board.

Now I'm faced with the same issue as I begin my K2.  I want to do 
"everything right" because this K2 is going to be my  "baby" -- but.....

So I am asking for some opinions on just what the risk/benefits are and 
perhaps to get some idea as to whether this is really a practical and 
useful process or a "purist" finishing touch that returns marginal bang 
for the buck.

Thanks for any insights,


Stan Levandowski WB2LQF
HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years!
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