Amplifier maintenance for beginners


What kind of maintenance is recommended for beginners? Can I clean the circuit boards, or output connections? Is there something called contact cleaner?
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If one has purchased an amp that has been sitting dormant for over 6 months what are the proper things to check and do without going to a tech for a check up?

For me a tech to review and check things is a bit far, a little pricey and inconvenient.

First I vacuumed the vents. Then after letting the amp sit at room temperature for a couple of hours I opened it up. I cleaned the circuit boards with a dusting spray. For the terminals and ICs (outside and inside) I used DeOxit. Is there anything else that should be done? Can I just plug in the amp now and play.

I'd like to pose this situation to members here to share their thoughts and experiences for us novices/beginners.

Thanks in advance.
I just realized I forgot some additional details. The situation I mention above is for a solid state amp. Also I wiped down the heatsinks. Thanks again