Thread: Tips to clean your keyboard

I have recently come across this article in yahoo and I guess it would be helpful to share this news article . It is some tips in how to clean your keyboard the right way

How to clean your keyboard on Shine

I only buy cheap keyboards, and when it's dirty enough just pass to the next one.
True story mg:

Good tips.
Thanks for sharing

It is surprising just how dirty they get. Dust eh? it gets everywhere.

This is a good share techno Thank you for this one.

It is a nice tips and thanks for sharing this.

I'm just using a small brush to clean my keyboard.

Hi,


Thanks for sharing the useful tips. I will implement those

good post, Thanks

I use a compressed air canister and Q-tips.

I take mine into the shower...

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

I take mine into the shower...

Then what happens when you plug it back into your computer?

Originally Posted by vectro

Then what happens when you plug it back into your computer?

Ah well... I cunningly dismantle it first, making sure all the water-sensitive bits are omitted.

There are keyboard cleaning kits available in the market. They don't cost much.

I just use alcohol and cotton :frustrated:

Hah.. Here finds some good tips for cleaning keyboard. The tips in the articles are really good. Will implement all of the above discussions soon

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Ah well... I cunningly dismantle it first, making sure all the water-sensitive bits are omitted.

Hi,

That would take to long. Just trow it in the tub to clean and hang on the shower rod to dry for a few days. Should do the trick.

:flower:

Sami

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

I take mine into the shower...

You gave me an idea. I think it is easier than cleaning it with alcohol using a cotton. Then, after I wash it will hang it at the back of refrigerator to dry it fast. Yikes.

I use vacuum cleaner.. it is the best

Oh, thanks for sharing these tips - they are useful because the problem of clean keyboard is so actual for me

Keyboards are so cheap nowadays, it's usually a better idea to buy a new one, however, if you still would like to clean it,
here is what I suggest:

1. Use a screwdriver, popsicle stick, or some other flat edged tool to Carefully remove the keys from the keyboard. Each key sits in a socket and they can be pryed out one by one with the exception of the space
2. Clean the unit iself by turning it over and shaking out any dirt or dust particles or by vacuuming it or blowing compressed air across it.
3. Wash the removed keys in a bowl of mild soap and warm water, rinse, and allow them to dry overnight. You can also use Windex or some other spray cleaner with a cloth if you prefer to clean them individually.
4. Reinstalling the keys is as simple as pressing them back in place until they click back into position. Just be sure to use another keyboard as a reference if you are unsure of the order and position of the keys.

thank for your tips its so helpful for me as i have 2 sys. so now i can clean them properly.

Not only was this practical, but FUNNY too.

The thought of putting somebody elses key's back slightly off.... that could be fun!

I am a touch typist, so I wouldn't notice....

Thanks for the education and the entertainment.

Mr2020

Originally Posted by mkgen

I only buy cheap keyboards, and when it's dirty enough just pass to the next one.
True story mg:

lolz.....nice one...
i have a laptop and its quite difficult to clean the keyboard....does anyone have a better idea for that

i use tisue

I was cleaning my laptop kews , i open arrow after that was not able to put it correctly i was afraid thought i have broken it and then have tried 4,5 times put it correctly.

Vaccum does most of the work but i buy keywords in bulk
so now i have number of keywords , whenever i feel like changing i do it.

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really thanks for sharing, the keyboard cleaning is my headache( i wanted to read smth about it for ages but have no time) and now i read your article) my laptop will be happy!

I clean my keyboard everyday specially when I'm at office. I used tissue and alcohol to clean it and also for the mouse.

I keep my keyboard always very clean. Its three year old but working as a new.

Thanks for sharing this article. Mine I used tissue and alcohol to clean my keyboards.

I was expecting more details on a article featured on yahoo. I'm evangelical about cleaning out my keyboard,

I unsecre the back off, and take off all the electrics, the rubber keyboard map and the key circuitboard stay dry and untouched, while i meticulously remove each key one by one, and then I put everything inside a bucket, and wash it with fairy liquid and a used toothbrush.. This take me around 2 hours but it's not in vain, I have a quite an expecive gaming keyboard from microsoft, and it's worth salvaging rather than throwing out and acquiring a new one.

I'm also a sucker for DIY so that affects me a bit.

I've used the compressed air duster from Memorex with good results to get dust and junk from between the keys, but what really bugs me is the top of the keys start getting "sticky" from oily fingers.

I've tried using a wipe, but every couple of years I just have to get a new keyboard.

Useful Tips..

Thanks For Sharing

Originally Posted by mkgen

I only buy cheap keyboards, and when it's dirty enough just pass to the next one.
True story mg:

haha me too!

you can clear the dust with the blower. the air pressure cleans it really well. I do the same.

I usually take off the keys and clean it. The most important thing is not to forget the order of the letters ))

Originally Posted by Caterina

I usually take off the keys and clean it. The most important thing is not to forget the order of the letters ))

Which is why I drew a diagram of every position of every key, so I don't mess it up putting them back on.

i never heared this,that keyboards are cleaned by vacuum cleaner..

I use blower to clean dust from keyboard. Its works good for me.