Before we start, turn the gas valve to OFF. Confirm it. Wait five minutes. Let any lingering gas smell vanish.
If you smell gas after waiting, call a pro. Do not pass go. Do not light a match. Your eyebrows will thank you.
Also, grab a flashlight. A headlamp makes you look like a coal miner. That’s a good look for this job.
Tools of the Trade: What You Need
You don’t need a fancy kit. Raid your junk drawer. Grab a needle (or a paperclip), a soft-bristle brush (old toothbrush works), and compressed air.
Compressed air is the MVP here. It’s like giving your pilot a tiny hurricane. A clean hurricane.
Optional but glorious: a vacuum with a skinny nozzle. This catches loose dust before it becomes your next problem.
