Why DIY Electrical is a bad idea

We live in a world where we are surrounded by electronic appliances. And in most cases, these appliances come with a switch. The switches are vital to the appliances as one may assume, but we often tend to overlook the maintenance that these switches and covers require. The Sparkies Electrical team has gathered the expert electrician advice on how to care for your switches and covers.

In order to clean your light switches and covers, you must use either paper towels or microfiber cloths. You can choose to use the chemical sprays that are on sale at the super markets, or you can pick a natural homemade cleaning agent like vinegar. It is vital to remember to never spray the cleaning agent directly on to your switches and covers. This is because liquids conduct electricity and you may shock yourself if you spray directly on to the switches. You must spray the cleaning agent on to the paper towels or microfiber cloths and then proceed to wipe the switches. Take care to make sure you are not flicking the switch on and off too many times too quickly.  If there is grime on the top parts of the switches that are difficult to clean with a cloth, a q tip or a cotton bud can help. Sparkies recommend cleaning your switches and boards at least once a month.

At the end of the day it all comes down to how well you care for your electronics. Chances are, the more you maintain and care for these products, the longer they will last, and the better they will serve you. However, if you ever find yourself in need of a switchboard replacement, please do not hesitate to give the Sparkies Electrical team a call. Trust us, the most skilled electricians team on the Gold Coast will take care of it for you.