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Unplug it, use Q-Tips and rubbing alcohol (don't drink it) to clean it. What a few hours then use it again. Its what I do.
 
You can clean it with water too if you'd like as long as you dry it completely before using. I'd go with alcohol though, since it dries quicker.
 
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