How to Clean your Canon Cameras, Lenses, and Printers

Canon has done us all a favor and presented new guidelines for properly cleaning and sanitizing your equipment. This includes cameras, lenses, cinema and broadcast systems, and even your printers and scanners. While these guidelines obviously can’t guarantee your protection from everything, they can go a long way in providing a little bit of additional security. Keep in mind that the following cleaning and sanitizing procedures cannot guarantee the elimination of the novel Coronavirus from Canon camera, video, and lens products, or other devices from other manufacturers.

Overview

For cleaning the surfaces of Canon products, Canon recommends using a soft lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth dampened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol with a minimum alcohol content of 70-80%. Latex or similarly protective gloves should be worn at all times, and there should be adequate ventilation in your workspace.

DO NOT use cleaners containing solvents such as paint thinners or benzene to clean the surfaces of cameras, lenses, video recorders, scanners, or printer surfaces as these solutions can cause extensive damage to these devices and can be toxic.
Always be cautious when using alcohol, and be sure to close the bottle and store it securely when not in use. When finished, dispose of all wipes and gloves properly, and wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds This is always good advice after handling contaminated (or possibly contaminated) items.

Cleaning Canon Cameras, Lenses, and Video Products

To better ensure your cameras, lenses, and video products are safely cleaned and sanitized, it’s recommended that you carefully clean all surfaces including camera grips, dials, buttons, and exterior body parts using a soft lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth dampened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol with a minimum alcohol content of 70-80%. Wear gloves when cleaning your equipment.