My keyboard at work is horrible - I've only just started here and whoever used this keyboard before me didn't take much care, I can see that there's crumbs & all sorts of stuff stuck just underneath the keys. Is there any way I can clean it without removing each key individually?
2006-09-19 02:33:17 · 22 answers · asked by squirrellondon 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My own keyboard here at work was full of dust, crumbs, etc. I took mine and shook it upside for a bit to get most of the loose stuff.
You can't really remove the keyboards from your work place.
Then I had one of the small bristle brushes and swept up what I could as I could not bring a can of air as it can be quite loud.
It's not clean exactly right now but it's far from dirty now. I had to clean one of my own keyboards before and i just took it all apart and cleaned it thoroughly with some alcohol and q-tips.
2006-09-19 02:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by infinitenull 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're using a desktop then it's pretty safe to turn the keyboard upside down (avoid shaking it though). I use a soft (never before used) 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch paint brush. Make sure the brush material does not come off easily. Add a bit of exhaled air now and then.
For removing the "stickiness", if any, a damp (not wet) chamois cloth (like the one used for polishing cars).
Important to remember: go gently so you don't knock any keys off accidentally.
2006-09-19 03:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by anieska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I clean mine at home by turning it upside down to shake out as much as possible, then I hoover it with the brush nozzle of the hoover. You can get computer wipes for cleaning, but I find an ordinary household wipe will do just as well. If the keyboard is all grungy from the previous person's sweat, I think you have a good case for requesting a new keyboard for hygiene reasons.
2006-09-19 02:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by debbie t 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats disgusting, keyboards carry more germs than a toilet seat! If they won't give you a new one tip it upside down, vacuum out what you can, then clean the surface of each key with isopropyl alcohol (from a chemist) and nappy liners - cheap cloths.
Seriously, if the last person had a coldsore or stomach bug and didn't wash their hands it can be transitted to the next user, and it doesn't say much for the company.
And wash your hands after you use it, and before you eat!
2006-09-19 09:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use the keyboard air can stuff that I get from Circuit city or Staples. Then I use a Q-tip with alcohol to clean the keys off, this seems to get rid of the spots on the keys.
2006-09-19 02:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by cfoxwell99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a vaccum cleaner from Ur office... U first try sucking and then U blow... Just tilting the key board upside down and hitting slightly onits back works fine for Me... THats the best I can do for U... Bye...
2006-09-19 02:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could many times take each and every key off the keyboard itself. it really is a monster interest even if it receives the interest performed! note: i'd take a photo of the keyboard first then you'll locate the position each and every of the keys pass :)
2016-10-16 01:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I am keyboards cost less than 2 quid for a cheap one. Why not replace it? Even posh ones aren't all that dear.
2006-09-19 02:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find that a Petrol Station Jet Wash does the trick!
2006-09-19 02:37:09 · answer #9 · answered by dbrasco 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hum... I personnaly took mine in the dishwasher but I previously removed the electronic from the inside. Did an awesome job
2006-09-19 02:35:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋