ARC Raiders: Sample Cleaner Location Guide

What to know

Sample Cleaner is a rare recyclable item found only through scavenging in Exodus.
It is best used for recycling rather than salvaging.
It gives Electrical Components which is a high-value crafting item.
Sample Cleaner sells for 3,000 if you prefer currency instead of materials.

The Sample Cleaner is a compact laboratory processing device scattered across ruined facilities and scavenging sites in ARC Raiders. While it has no direct gameplay use, it is highly valuable for recycling, converting into two essential crafting materials used across weapon upgrades.

ARC Raiders Sample Cleaner details

Item type: Recyclable, Rare
Found in: Exodus
Weight: 1.5
Stack size: 3
Sell Price: 3,000
Recycle output: 2× Electrical Components, 14× Assorted Seeds
Salvage output: 12× Assorted Seeds

ARC Raiders Sample Cleaner location

Sample Cleaner can only be obtained via scavenging in Exodus:

These can spawn inside abandoned labs, warehouses, industrial ruins, and medical facilities. There are no guaranteed spawn points, but scavenging indoor locations gives you the highest chance.

Where to find Sample Cleaner: Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1

Make sure your current raid is set on Exodus, as Sample Cleaner doesn’t drop in other locations. Prioritize medical research zones, assembly workshops, and loot-rich rooms/containers.

Step 2

You’ll typically spot them placed on counters or shelving units, often next to other laboratory equipment. Make sure to sweep all tables, shelves, and containers carefully.

Step 3

After clearing one building, head to the next nearby indoor point of interest and repeat the sweep. Running 4–6 buildings per loop gives the best chance of finding multiple Sample Cleaners.

How to use Sample Cleaner in ARC Raiders

The Sample Cleaner’s main purpose is recycling. Here’s what you get depending on your choice:

Recycling gives you:

2× Electrical Components
14× Assorted Seeds

Salvaging gives you:

12× Assorted Seeds

Tips for faster Sample Cleaner farming

Search compact indoor POIs; they have higher lab/tech prop density.
Run repeated scavenging loops in Industrial and Research clusters.
If low on Electrical Components, prioritize recycling instead of selling.

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