ARCTIC MX Cleaner (40 pieces) - Cleaning wipes for removing thermal paste, 11.5 x 11.5 cm, biodegradable

The essential oils have a very strong smell. I personally do not find the smell to be unpleasant, and I think most would agree. Smell may linger if you touch other things after handling pad but wipes up easily and no lingering smell once cleaned. I like to use my gloved hand to ball up everything when I’m done and remove glove with everything inside and straight to the bin. These work great I will say. Individually wrapped and ready to go, ez pz. Cuts thru old thermal paste quick and residue wipes up no problem afterwards, doesn’t get much easier. Will buy again.

Really Good for removing thermal paste!

Works really good - breaks down the dried on stuff as well. Tips - wear gloves- put open used ones in zip lock bag to limit the smell- do in ventilated area - the smell is strong- it gets the job done with ease

These wipes do the job, but I think they could benefit from having a higher concentration of isopropyl alcohol. Depending on how much thermal paste residue you're trying to clean, you'll probably need to use anywhere from one to three wipes. Also, the scent is pretty strong. If you toss them in the rubbish, make sure the dustbin isn't too close by, because the smell really lingers for a while after you use them.

I bought these because I do PC maintenance regularly for people and myself. It’s been a few years since I cleaned up my own PC and I knew the CPU needed fresh thermal paste. I use Arctic MX-4 and these are rated for the MX-4. When you open the package for the actual wipe itself, you get a barrage of the cleaner smell. I don’t mind it but people with sensitive noses might. It took two wipes to remove the old paste and I was clear to apply new paste. They work really well. Good product.

Almost works as good as brake parts cleaner! 😉

This product deserves zero stars. First, upon receipt, I found it odd that the box "stunk". These are sealed wipes, why would they have any odor. I replaced a Threadripper processor in the morning and used two wipes in the process. I threw them in a open air garage can. In my opinion, they were some of the worst wipes/pads I used (too wet, slow to evaporate). I put the replacement out of mind as I was in and out doing outdoor tasks. I could smell a "sweet" odor on the first floor of my office throughout the day. Last evening I disassembled the main portion of the inside air handling unit, convinced I had a freon/coolant leak. It is difficult to describe, it was like an over the top "sugary cola" odor, but it wasn't pleasant. I think what was happening was every time the air kicked on, that odor was being concentrated in the area I was working (filled about 500sq ft - 38 sealed wipes and 2 used ones in an open air garbage can - opened over 12 hours prior). Glad that i found it this morning, I was about to call the AC company for a system review/repair. Recommendation if you do get them: Keep them sealed air tight and either seal used ones in a separate bag or throw them in an area not near people. I've never had to return wipes before, this is a product that shouldn't exist - flawed in just about every way (sealed, usage, garbage). I figured they would just be standard alcohol wipes made by a reputable company - that is the case. Medical grade prep pads are all you need most times. I use Artic MX-4 and MX-6 grease, no complaints about either of those products. I'm sure this is a case of a company slapping their name on a product, they need to do better.

i got these as i needed a better way to clean off thermal paste from my stuff and some others i do computer work for these honestly work excellent