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Pertaining in relation to a personal computer;

If the fan blade is removed from the Fan Assembly, yes, and no.
The fan motor cannot get wet.

It takes soap to actually remove dust, dirt, etc.

Otherwise I would advise using Q-tips to disturb the 'crust', and follow with a can of compressed air for computers.
(The outer layer of dirt, dust, etc., that has built up is a 'Crust'. The Q-tips break this 'crust', and allow the compressed air to remove it, and the softer layer underneath)

Then if you wish you can follow with Q-tips dipped in Isopropyl Alcohol, and use compressed air again.

91 percent is best, (91 percent alcohol, 9 percent water), but 70 percent will do. I don't use 50 percent.
The alcohol, (And water), will evaporate after you are finished cleaning.

CAUTION!
Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing alcohol) is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!
Use in a Well ventilated area, with NO sparks or flames present!

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You have a couple options but an alchohol based cleaner would be your best choice since it will evaporate. Stay clear of anything with added fragrances though. They might leave a residue. They make a product specifically for washing electronic components called Blue Shower. it iis kind of pricey though; http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/20-2100&t=1 You can usedenatured alchohol. I've used this to clean fans that were not a standard size to get extra use out of video cards and northbirdge fans. You can actually run then submerged in the stuff but it is dangerous. It doesn't conduct eletricity so there's no danger of burning out the fan but it is flammable so I wouldn't recommend it.

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