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[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 55 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I prefer a toothpick. Wood won’t scratch the metal or cause a short, but it’s still stiff enough to scrape any lint that’s stuck. And lint sticks a bit to the toothpick, so that helps get it out.

[–] Wolf314159@startrek.website 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Neither will the plastic of a floss pick. And the floss pick is narrower so there is much less risk of deforming the interior parts of the plug. Also, less risk of splinters.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

another good choice

[–] Pantsofmagic@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

Toothpick is absolutely the best solution for this. 3d printed cleaning picks are also usable but aren't as strong in my experience

[–] neatchee@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Sometimes the toothpick tapers too quickly though and I have break it or shave a bit off to make it fit all the way into the port

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I just shave the end of a match down. It's flat and you can make it pretty thin easily.