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

Bottom line: The ARCTIC MX Cleaner: Limonene solvent dissolves cured thermal paste without benzenes or alcohols; main trade-off: pre-moistened wipes cost more per clean than a bottle of isopropyl.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Limonene solvent dissolves cured thermal paste without benzenes or alcohols
  • ✓ 40 individually sealed sachets stay moist for years of occasional repastes
  • ✓ Microfine cellulose cloth resists shedding fibers into CPU sockets
  • ✓ 11.5 x 11.5 cm wipe covers an IHS and cooler cold plate in one pass
  • ✓ Wipe and solution are both 100% biodegradable with no additives

Cons

  • ✗ Pre-moistened wipes cost more per clean than a bottle of isopropyl
  • ✗ Citrus solvent leaves an orange scent some builders find strong
  • ✗ Single-use sachets generate 40 pieces of individual packaging
  • ✗ No dry follow-up wipe included for the final residue-free pass

Manufacturer description

ARCTIC MX Cleaner replaces the paper-towel-and-isopropyl routine with 40 individually sealed wipes sized 11.5 x 11.5 cm, each pre-moistened with a citrus-derived solvent that dissolves thermal paste on contact. The active ingredient is limonene, extracted from citrus fruit peel, so there are no benzenes and no alcohols in the formula. That matters when you are wiping an exposed CPU substrate, a bare die, or the copper base of a tower cooler, and it also means both the cloth and the solution are 100% biodegradable with no additives. The microfine cellulose cloth is the part builders notice…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ARCTIC MX Cleaner using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. ARCTIC's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these wipes remove old, hardened thermal paste?

Yes. ARCTIC states MX Cleaner reliably dissolves thermal paste and removes traces and residues left by thermal pads, using limonene as the active solvent rather than mechanical scrubbing.

Is it safe to use on a bare CPU die or GPU chip?

ARCTIC lists processors, radiator bottoms, and processor chips as intended surfaces. The formula contains no benzenes or alcohols, and the microfine cellulose cloth is designed not to shed onto the contact surface.

How many wipes are in a pack and how are they stored?

Each pack contains 40 wipes measuring 11.5 x 11.5 cm. Every wipe is individually packaged so it cannot dry out, which ARCTIC notes makes the pack practical for hobbyists who repaste occasionally.

What is actually in the cleaning solution?

100% limonene, a natural antioxidant extracted from citrus fruit peel oil. Both the solution and the cellulose wipe are fully biodegradable with no additives.

Do builders rate these well enough to skip isopropyl alcohol?

Many builders keep both on hand; check the product listing for current pricing before deciding on pack quantity.

Key Features

  • PERFECT CLEANING: MX Cleaner reliably dissolves thermal paste and effortlessly removes traces and residues from thermal pads.
  • GENTLE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Limonene is a natural antioxidant obtained from the peel of citrus fruits and therefore free of benzenes or alcohols
  • LONG-LASTING: Each of the 40 cleaning wipes is individually packaged. This protects them from drying out and also makes them suitable for hobbyists
  • USER-FRIENDLY: The moist, microfine cellulose cloth for cleaning processors, radiator bottoms and processor chips is effective in its action and user-friendly in its application
  • 100% BIODEGRADABLE - NO ADDITIVES: The MX Cleaner is fully biodegradable (wipe and cleaning solution), consisting of 100% Limonene extracted from citrus essential oil

Full Specifications

BrandARCTIC
ScentLimonene
Item FormWipes
Unit Count40.0 Count
Part NumberACTCP00033A
Sheet Count40
LONG-LASTINGEach of the 40 cleaning wipes is individually packaged. This protects them from drying out and also makes them suitable for hobbyists
Model NumberACTCP00033A
Container TypeBox
Number of Items40
PERFECT CLEANINGMX Cleaner reliably dissolves thermal paste and effortlessly removes traces and residues from thermal pads.
Package Size NamePack of 40
Included ComponentsItem
Package InformationBox
Surface RecommendationMX Cleaner dissolves old and heavily dried thermal paste
GENTLE ACTIVE INGREDIENTSLimonene is a natural antioxidant obtained from the peel of citrus fruits and therefore free of benzenes or alcohols
100% BIODEGRADABLE - NO ADDITIVESThe MX Cleaner is fully biodegradable (wipe and cleaning solution), consisting of 100% Limonene extracted from citrus essential oil
Global Trade Identification Number04895213702171

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