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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
Using a Swab
Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or
2.5mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively.
Note
NEVER use a household cotton swab and/or alcohol to clean a fiber optic connector. This may leave a residue on the ferrule tip.
Figure 84. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs
Note
Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
To clean a recessed ferrule using a swab, perform the following procedure.
1.Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 85 and rub the ferrule tip with the swab.
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Figure 85. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule
2. If desired, repeat step 1.
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