Although, typical nickel plated CPU lid surfaces appear smooth, there are numerous asperities (as seen in the profilometry image at right) which trap organic contamination, such as thermal grease, paste, and fingerprint oils. Most cleaners simply do not have the solvating muscle to remove this embedded contamination, resulting in reduced thermal performance.

Indigo Xtreme Clean™ possesses the high solvating power necessary for the complete removal of greases, pastes, and oils on interfacial surfaces.