Cleaning AFM, What do you use to clean Options

[6gsillyca]

I searched a bit on mr2oc and a little bit on here but could not find any conclusive results as to what to use to clean your AFM.

It started when I took off the air filter to blow it out, and noticed some carbon build-up (black almost oily film) in the AFM and IC piping. I tried wiping out the AFM with a rag, but it didnt do much good. Has anyone ever cleaned theirs out, or is it not worth it? Im under the impression that de-natured alcohol is the best thing to use, and that it is also used to clean circut boards (wont damage the electrical part, if I fully submerge the AFM). Can anyone confirm this and if this IS the best to use, where can I find it. Should I look in a liquor store or a drug store?

What about the IC piping/IC, what should I use to clean that out?

[lagos]

carb cleaner

that could be a little harsh on the insulative coatings they put on some electronics, i'd suggest electrical contact cleaner.

the inside of the afm is sealed away from any of the circuit boards inside of it.