How to Clean Electric Dart Boards

Electric dartboards can provide hours of fun for your family, but in the process, they become exposed to dust from the air and oil from your hands. As with all electric devices, dartboards must be kept clean in order to avoid damaging equipment with excess debris. When cleaning your electric dartboard, it is important to use proper cleaning techniques to ensure you don't cause damage to the delicate network of electrical elements in the machine.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 cloths
  • Mild detergent or all-purpose cleaner without ammonia
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the electric dartboard and take it outside or into a clean work area. You will want to find an area where you can shake excess dust from the dartboard. Turn off the dartboard and remove all batteries to ensure there is no electricity coursing through the wires in the board.

    • 2

      Use a dry cloth to wipe away excess debris from the surface of the dartboard. Try to remove as much debris as possible from the crevices and dips in the board.

    • 3

      Spray all-purpose cleaner onto the cloth, but not directly onto the board itself. Use cleaners made without ammonia, as it can damage the board. Wipe the surface of the board with the damp cloth, focusing on areas not reached by the dry cloth.

    • 4

      Flip the board upside down and allow it to dry out completely before replacing batteries or powering on the board.