# Clean Your Verkada Dome Camera

There may be times when the dome cover of your Verkada camera will be dirty because of [dust, debris, fingerprints,](https://help.verkada.com/verkada-cameras/maintenance-and-troubleshooting/verkada-dome-camera-maintenance) moisture, condensation, and so on. As a result, the infrared (IR) illuminators reflect light to the lenses and give you an [unfavorable view in night mode](https://help.verkada.com/verkada-cameras/maintenance-and-troubleshooting/troubleshooting/resolve-issues-with-night-mode).

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To avoid issues with night mode, avoid touching the clear dome cover as much as possible. Simply touching the camera dome cover will ruin the quality of the view.
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## Cleaning a camera dome

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**Required supplies**: Microfiber cloth and rubbing alcohol.
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**Apply the rubbing alcohol to the microfiber cloth.**
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**Wipe the inside and outside of the dome in a mini-circular motion. You only need 2 fingers to gently and precisely wipe the dome cover.**
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**Do not apply excessive force to the cover. Too much force can result in permanent scratches on the cover.**
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**Do not touch the clear dome cover when you reinstall the cover to avoid fingerprints.**
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