How do u clean ur keyboard without damaging it?

Question

Hopefully I can clean it with something I already have at home rather than having to buy something at the store.

Answer 1

vaccum cleaner

Answer 2

I like the can of air and also the cotton swab with solution especially made for cleaning computer parts.

Here is what pcworld says to do:





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Step-By-Step: Keep a Clean Keyboard

Basic Cleaning

1. Tap out the dirt.
Turn off your PC and unplug the keyboard. Put a large piece of old newspaper on a table, turn the keyboard over, and holding it a few inches above the paper, shake out any loose debris.

2. Blow out the dirt.
This step is best done outside. Use a can of compressed air to loosen and remove dirt by directing the air stream between the keys. Then invert and shake out the keyboard again.

3. Clean the key surfaces.
To remove finger oils and other dirt from the surface of the keys, make a diluted solution of standard liquid dishwashing detergent. (Do not use any harsh cleaning solutions.) Use a damp (not wet) lint-free cloth to gently clean off the key surfaces. If they're not particularly dirty, plain warm water will do. Then wipe the keys with a dry cloth.

4. Vacuum the leftover dirt.
To remove loose dirt that the other steps missed, use the dusting brush on any standard vacuum.

5. Keep track of the keys.
If extreme measures are necessary, access the keyboard's interior by popping off the keys. Before you begin, use a copy machine or a digital camera to record the layout of the assembled keyboard so you can return each key to its correct location.

6. Remove the keycaps.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry up each key. It should pop off easily. Do not remove the spacebar or large keys such as , , or . Putting those back on can be difficult.

7. Go after the stubborn dirt.
Loosen and remove leftover particles using compressed air. Use a cloth dampened with the solution from Step 3 to remove dirt and stains. For stubborn stains, use cotton swabs dampened with 90 percent isopropyl alcohol. Then use the compressed air again.

8. Replace the keycaps.
Carefully snap each keycap back on. Make sure each one works freely as you proceed. Plug in the keyboard, and test all the keys when finished.

Answer 3

If you clean it with anything from home, you CAN run the risk of harm. So I'll give you two solutions: quick or clean.

QUICK:
Get paper towels and water. Unplug your keyboard from any power source or peripheral. Wrap the (damp) paper towel around your fingernail and get under all your keys. IF YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET THEM BACK ON, pop your keys off and wipe AROUND the center areas of each key making sure not to get excess water stuck anywhere. Scratch all the keys (unless the letters are soft-painted, they'll rub off) to clean them well. Make absolutely sure your keyboard is dry (let it sit for at least 10 minutes to make 100% sure) and give it a go.

CLEAN:
Go to a computer hardware store and purchase a compressed air canister. Blow it in the cracks between all of your keys and wipe down the outside of it. This will ensure one of the cleanest keyboards you can get.

Answer 4

With most keyboards, you can snap the keys off and on with relative ease. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the keys off one by one. Make sure you remember where everything goes. Use q- tips and your choice of cleaning agent to clean behind the keys. While you're doing this, you may soak the keys in a mild bleach-water. Take care not to let any water seep into the internal part of the keyboard. After cleaning underneath you can replace the keys by pushing them down until they snap back in place. With care you should be able to do it w/o any damage done.

Answer 5

UNPLUG THE KEYBOARD... Then using two small screw drivers or Two of something that will fit under the key gently pry the keys straight up one at a time untill it pops off.. ( you will want to know the layout of the keyboard before removeing them all at the same time). Take care with the Arrow keys as they all look the same.. The space bar, and the shift keys, have a small metal wire that slides under two slots. After you get them all off you can put them in soapy water. and swish them around ( Don't scrub as you don't want to wear the letters off), Place them in a bath towel and dry them off as much as you can, and set them to dry for a bit, while there drying you can take a Q-tip and the soapy water and clean the base of the keyboard off, being care full not to get water down the little holes.. After that's clean, Dry the keys again.. getting them very dry as the water will ruin the electronics in the keyboard. Replace the keys Press straight down when they are dry. If you didn't take note of what key is where have fun with trial and error... (I know the keyboard well, but when its all in a pile you tend to get confused)... With the shift key and the Space bar make sure the little metal bar gets under under both sides of the little slots..

Answer 6

Turn off your computer.
First, turn your keyboard upside down and TAP the back gently to dislodge debris. Use a can of air to clear the dust between the keys. For the plastic (keys, frame) a q-tip DAMPENED (but NOT WET) with isopropyl alcohol can be used to GENTLY wipe the grime away.
Remember, never eat or drink at your computer.

Answer 7

Do u have like a little hand vaccum that like cleans the sofa or the car??

Answer 8

go to office depot. they have some kind of spray just for your keyboard. or try q tip and pine sol.

Answer 9

Compressed air cannisters.

Answer 10

You need a can of "dry gas" like DUSTER. You can get it in the electronic department.

Answer 11

hold keyboard edges with both hands. turn it upside down. and do the shakey.