CrossRoads:
Anhydrous alcohol works well, 99.9%. Dries quick thru evaporation as there is next to nothing in it. Use ventilation if cleaning a lot of cards.
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/cleaners/electronic-cleaners/isopropyl-alcohol-824/
the one i use cleans 99.9% too and dries very quickly so i guess according to this info my ICs are safe 
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