air flow sensor cleaning question.

[Charlie Farley]

As in the title really chaps, is it viable and effective to clean the air flow sensor, mines not oily but most certainly dirty.
any feedback would be great.

 

[Sygh2k]

I pulled the sensor from the housing and used carb cleaner on mine last year, its been fine since

 

[Seanchadwick2k3]

Would of thought isopropyl alcohol would be best as it leaves no residue,no idea if carb cleaner leaves anything behind?

 

[LawrenceH]

Electrical contact cleaner or brake will do the job also, make sure it’s a spray as you don’t want to be touching the element.

 

[i3oricua]

They actually sell a MAF cleaner in a spray can. Should be able to find it the autoparts store. If not, you can use alcohol (not the gin or vodka type), put the sensor in a baggy and swish it around. Make sure it's completely dry before putting it back on.

 

[Tdibooster]

Never use brake cleaner

 

[Hutchball]

Should this be done regularly? What advantages to you get from cleaning it