A method and a system for cleaning fiber-optic connectors utilizing compressed-gas cans are disclosed. In one preferred embodiment, a solvent delivery sub-system (200) consisting of a fiber-optic connector interfacing unit (250) and a solvent spraying device (260) is reviewed. In another preferred embodiment, a solvent/contaminant removal sub-system (300) comprising of a compressed-gas can (340), a pressure regulator (345), a particle filter (347), a heating element (349), and a fiber-optic connector interfacing unit (310) is detailed. An additional preferred embodiment (400) is disclosed wherein the solvent delivery and removal sub-systems being integrated. For both the solvent delivery and the solvent/contaminant removal sub-systems, the compressed-gas cans may be obtained commercially. The improved art disclosed herein offers an effective and low cost solution to cleaning fiber-optic connectors.

 
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