# Best Ways to Clean/'Dust' Speaker Drivers **URL:** \ **Category:** Loudspeakers\ **Created:** [June 7, 2016, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083 "2016-06-07T08:25:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Timequest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/timequest/32/87470_2.png) [@Timequest](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Timequest)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2016, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/1 "2016-06-07T08:25:55Z")
Does a build up of dust on drivers impact sound quality? How do you ‘folks’ go about maintaining clean ‘dust-free’ drivers? Any effective products on the market…or ‘tricks of the trade?’ ---
**Author:** ![Paul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul/32/6_2.png) [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2016, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/2 "2016-06-07T09:24:36Z")
I sincerely doubt that it has any impact, but I am not a speaker designer. ---
**Author:** ![n2djazz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eada6e/32.png) [@n2djazz](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/n2djazz)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/3 "2016-06-07T15:38:11Z")
I don’t want dust on my drivers, I paid too much to let them collect dust. And if I believed the dust would disperse as I play my speakers then I shouldn’t have to clean my ceiling fan. So I vacuum my drivers periodically with an upholstery brush. But I make certain that suction relief port on the hose is open so I don’t suck a hole in my drivers. Just be forewarned about too much suction, I’d hate to read you sucked out a tweeter or sucked a hole in a driver. ---
**Author:** ![woot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/woot/32/106_2.png) [@woot](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/woot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2016, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/4 "2016-06-07T15:53:14Z")
I use a feather duster every Sunday while I’m doing chores. Yup, no maid for this poor bastard. ![itwasntme_gif](http://www.psaudio.com/wp-content/forum-smileys/itwasntme.gif "itwasntme\_gif") ---
**Author:** ![Timequest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/timequest/32/87470_2.png) [@Timequest](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Timequest)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/5 "2016-06-08T10:36:06Z")
> **woot said** I use a feather duster every Sunday while I'm doing chores. Yup, no maid for this poor bastard. LOL! ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/6 "2016-06-08T14:57:25Z")
I have gently used a soft camel’s hair brush. ---
**Author:** ![wglenn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/wglenn/32/172_2.png) [@wglenn](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wglenn)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/7 "2016-06-08T17:23:59Z")
If any of the above fail to provide adequate relief from you soiled driver plight… a thermite cannon should handily do the trick! ![thermite1-720x720.png](http://www.psaudio.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-image-uploads/wglenn/2016/06/thermite1-720x720.png "thermite1-720x720.png") TAD may not feel the same way about this. ---
**Author:** ![Timequest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/timequest/32/87470_2.png) [@Timequest](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Timequest)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/8 "2016-06-09T07:03:21Z")
Never mind…I found what I was looking for! ![speaker-cleaner.jpg](http://www.psaudio.com/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-image-uploads/timequest/2016/06/speaker-cleaner.jpg "speaker-cleaner.jpg") ---
**Author:** ![wglenn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/wglenn/32/172_2.png) [@wglenn](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wglenn)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2016, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/9 "2016-06-09T11:56:00Z")
Beats the heck out of the cannon! ![105_gif](http://www.psaudio.com/wp-content/forum-smileys/105.gif "105\_gif") ---
**Author:** ![Timequest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/timequest/32/87470_2.png) [@Timequest](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Timequest)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/10 "2016-06-10T06:47:31Z")
“Easy on the tweeters Miss!” ---
**Author:** ![WATChad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/watchad/32/47483_2.png) [@WATChad](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/WATChad)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/11 "2021-12-06T02:40:20Z")
I’d be interested in revisiting this topic. I have a 3 way speaker that I want to clean, but don’t because I appreciate how delicate the drivers are (or might be). Not sure if there is the slightest bit of construction residue/glue, or what on the mid. I’ll probably call the manufacturer tomorrow (Harbeth…it’s the most reflective on my “new to me” 40.2s)…I’ve read their “how to care for” section, which suggests a “photographer’s air brush” on the bass driver and dry paint brush on the grills, but that’s basically it for what to do. Again, the mid has some stuff only detectable with a light on it. Thankfully, it sounds totally great. Sometimes doing nothing is the best solution, which is 100% my plan. ---
**Author:** ![Serhan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/serhan/32/192329_2.png) [@Serhan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Serhan)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/12 "2021-12-06T11:18:45Z")
[How to clean your speakers - Dynaudio](https://video.dynaudio.com/how-to-clean-your-speakers) ---
**Author:** ![owlsalum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e47c2d/32.png) [@owlsalum](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/owlsalum)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/13 "2021-12-06T15:11:32Z")
Have seen this same topic come up in a different forum. I use a soft, dry artists brush on cone drivers. Never touch a dome tweeter, a ceramic driver (e.g. Accuton, these drivers are known to be fragile), a ribbon, etc. Not worth the risk of damage. ---
**Author:** ![Famavolat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/famavolat/32/16310_2.png) [@Famavolat](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Famavolat)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/14 "2021-12-06T16:13:23Z")
If you have a good amplifier, this played loudly will take care of the woofers. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/4/d/4da131d62391b55f73dd3c3cd640304c6300d661.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/15 "2021-12-06T16:27:44Z")
Only this one’s cannons are quite a bit stronger…Telarc’s !812 Overture Eric Kunzel Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra… Speaking of the cannons used in the Telarc version. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/b/9/b9d82a8fc55feb4efffa5a781b773dd5b46829ab.jpeg "Bob Woods on Finding the Infamous Cannon Heard on 1812 Overture") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo3SjCqYmZs) ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/16 "2021-12-06T17:05:53Z")
I have always enjoyed the 16 cannon volleys are precisely notated in the score. ---
**Author:** ![Famavolat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/famavolat/32/16310_2.png) [@Famavolat](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Famavolat)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/17 "2021-12-08T19:22:49Z")
For 10 inch woofers and larger the Telarc is the way to go, ---
**Author:** ![niloypal1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e8c25b/32.png) [@niloypal1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/niloypal1)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/18 "2025-05-18T11:47:58Z")
To clean the speaker driver, you don’t need much, a soft brush or microfiber cloth is enough. If you want, you can use a good quality speaker cleaner. You have to remove the dust very gently, so as not to damage the speaker. Air spray with light pressure works well. Water or harsh chemicals should not be used at all. If you keep it clean regularly, the quality of the speaker will remain good for a long time. ---
**Author:** ![ViperRGD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/viperrgd/32/176965_2.png) [@ViperRGD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ViperRGD)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/19 "2025-05-18T12:23:42Z")
Anybody remember the “Wham-O Air Blaster”? An audiophile tweak before its time! ![IMG_0242](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/4X/7/a/9/7a9f7126ecfdfe8e0535d5f6a7e3ca4513c40227.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![NipperDog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/nipperdog/32/179189_2.png) [@NipperDog](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/NipperDog)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-dust-speaker-drivers/3083/20 "2025-05-18T15:17:04Z")
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