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  1. BruceK

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    #6 BruceK, Nov 12, 2015
    I used a broken toothpick for the same purpose. The rough broken edge catches the lint particles great and since it is wood there are no worries about scratching any metallic connectors.
     
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    #7 Zapski, Nov 12, 2015
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    #8 minirab, Nov 12, 2015
    Kind of like with a belly button?!:D
     
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    #2 Minidave, Nov 11, 2015
    It will clean any corrosion off the contacts, for sure.....if you use it sparingly I can't think of anything it would hurt.....
     
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    #3 Nathan, Nov 11, 2015
    Thanks, I've been having troubles with charging no matter which of the myriad of cables I've used. Cleaning the port looks to have been fixed.
     
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    #4 MCS02, Nov 11, 2015
    Some times lint gets in my charging port. I use a paper clip to lean it out.
     
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    #5 mrntd, Nov 12, 2015
    Indented connections are the hardest to get corrosion off. Your solution is the best for that. On connections that are exposed I just use an eraser.