Have you ever thought about all the filth and germs your keyboard cumulates? According to ABCNews, your keyboard could be dirtier than a toilet. Truth is that sometimes we’re too busy working on getting things done by the deadline to go out on an actual lunch break, so we eat at our desk while we work. During these times, we drop crumbs and sometimes spill some fluid onto it. Maybe we even have a cold and sneeze or spread germs onto them.
Because of this, you should consider a regular maintenance routine for your keyboards. Here are a few steps to take to help care for your keyboard:
First Step is to unplug your keyboard from your compute and maybe even shutdown your computer.
Second Step is to turn the keyboard over and shake and tap all the loose dirt and crumbs out of it.
Third Step; take a compressed air can and use it to blow out any excess dirt/crumbs in stuck in between the hard-to-reach areas. This step can also help loosen any crumbs that may be jammed.
Fourth Step is to repeat the second step and turn the keyboard over to shake and tap out loose dirt/crumbs.
Fifth Step; use a damp lint-free cloth to clean the surface of your keyboard. To eliminate germs, you may want to use diluted dishwashing soap along with the cloth.
Sixth Step is optional, but if you wanted to take it a step further, you can use a vacuum hose with a brush attached to help completely eliminate any leftover dirt or crumbs.
Having a well-maintained keyboard is very important, especially since there is no use for a computer without it. That is why, aside from keeping your keyboard clean and germ-free, you should also take into consideration the following:
- Don’t press on the keys too hard. If you feel like you need to, consider purchasing a keyboard with soft keys to avoid doing so.
- Get a keyboard cover to avoid any type of spillage from affecting it. However, if you find that there is moisture developing inside the cover, remove it for moisture can cause damages to the keyboard.
- Keep keyboard dry and clean. This means avoid eating near it, spilling liquids, and dusty and areas with moisture.
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