Home » micrometers » How to prepare a micrometer? How to prepare a micrometer? Chris 2nd March 2020 How to prepare a micrometer Shop for Micrometers Cleaning Before using your micrometer, it is important to ensure that the anvil and spindle are clean. Lightly clamp a clean sheet of paper and pull the paper from between the measuring faces to remove any unwanted dirt. You should also clean the surface of the object you are measuring to ensure that the measurements you are taking are accurate.