What can I use to wipe out the old thermal paste on my CPU in order to apply new

[axskkyline]

Hi,

I am trying to change a heatsink for my cpu, however, the stock heatsinks thermal paste are stinking on my cpu. Can anyone tell me a safe way to clean it off? Like what kind of stuff i can use on top of it, and if using q-tip will leave any fiber on it causing it to over heat? SOrry for this dumb question, i am a newbie and won't want to destroy my cpu. =p

 

[Corporate Thug]

91% alcohol

 

[axskkyline]

91% alcohol? Can you specify?

 

[xes]

I use isopropyl alcohol

 

[pspada]

I use toilet paper.