From: bel@whipassgaming.com   
      
   >> Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf   
   >> in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's   
   >> been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.   
   >   
   > Technically, that stuff is partly water. As long as you let the cartridges   
   > dry completely, then there's no danger of corrosion. However, unless   
   > you've got some sort of high-resolution moisture scanner or you're willing   
   > to wait 24 hours after cleaning a cartridge, I defy you to tell me when   
   > the cartridge contacts are actually dry. It's worth the extra money to me   
   > to use a cleaner that's got no water and evaporates thoroughly.   
   >   
   > I'll admit that I'm being more paranoid than most. You're talking to a guy   
   > who not only cleans cartridge contacts, but cartridge SLOT contacts too.   
   > I'm nutty that way. :)   
      
   I clean the cartridge slots as well, but usually only about once a year.   
   I clean every used game I get, with the rubbing alcohol and just sort of   
   leave it at that. I can understand the hesitation, but I've done alright   
   doing it this way for quite a while now. Still, it's something to keep   
   in mind, as I have, on occasion, been so excited to play a game that I   
   know I didn't let it dry completely. ;)   
      
   Bel   
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