SPE- CIAL HANDLING in Section 3 when handling printed circuit boards. GENERAL CLEANING AND WASHING If the printed circuit board needs minor cleaning, remove dust and residue from the printed circuit board surface using clean, dry, filtered compressed air or an antistatic field service vacuum cleaner. To wash the printed circuit board. Clean the printed circuit board by spraying or wiping it with isopropyl alcohol (99.5% electronic grade. Use a foam tipped swab to wipe the circuit board. Remove excess solvent by using compressed air to blow it free of the circuit board.