w4r3z n00bz abound in every user base, Mac is no exception. Hooray for learning experiences!

i have done this for years in my repair shop.. everything from coffee to toilet water to puppy pee. Carefully disassemble the components that need cleansing / restoring. Give them a nice alcohol bath and scrub them all over with a soft, nylon bristled toothbrush. let them dry fully, and if they look like they need it do it again. You want to be careful not to damage any caps or pots. when I say 'bath' I mean dip the brush in a cup of the alcohol, not let it soak.

I have found that you can buy 90% or better alcohol if you look for it at the pharmacy. Alcohol evaporates quicker than water, and is a better solvent for any mineral residue.

I have recovered computers, monitors, laptops, DirectTV controllers, Stereo components that had rats die and decompose in them. You name it.

Good luck and happy recovery!