How do I clean my keyboard? It's sticky and the keys get stuck. Help!!?

Answer 1

What you will need:
lint free cloth.
dry cloth or duster.
suitable cleaning fluid (isopropyl alcohol).
cotton buds.
Can of compressed air or vacuum cleaner.
Flat tip screwdriver (optional for thorough clean).

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Moderate cleaning (quick and easy)
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First, shutdown your PC and remove the mains plug, unplug the keyboard (remember which socket) and hold it upside down to release any debris from inbetween the keys (pressing the keys is a good way to release it).

If you have a can of compressed air then use it to blow any debris from around and under the keys, if not then use the hose of a vacuum cleaner to remove it.

Now take one of the cotton buds and put a couple of drops of the cleaning fluid on it, use the cotton bud to clean the sides of the keys

After cleaning the sides of the keys take your lint free cloth and dampen it with your cleaning fluid (don't put the liquid directly on the keyboard), give the surface of the keyboard a good wipe over using the cloth to trace the contours of the keys (see fig 1.2).

When you have finished give the keyboard a wipe over with the dry cloth/duster, you should now have a nice clean keyboard, to clean it more thoroughly follow the guide below.
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Answer 2

Start by disconnecting it completely. If it has any batteries, remove them.

Spray general purpose cleaner generously on it. Let it sit for half an hour and then rinse it thoroughly under running water (pressure helps).

Once it is clean just let it rest upside down on a towel until it looks completely dry.

Reconnect it to your computer and test it well.

If you have any weird behavior, turn off the computer immediately and let the keyboard dry longer.

That's what I've seen, read and done so far without any problem.

Of course you could remove the keys one by one if it is extremely dirty but if you do be careful not to break them. Also watch out for springs which are common in cheaper keyboards and can really be puzzling to deal with.

Answer 3

On standard keyboards if it's really bad the keys can be removed try pulling one out. Just remember what order they go in. Then use a damp (not wet) cotton wool bud to do the more delicate cleaning.

Answer 4

turn off the computer unplug the keyboard use a damp not dripping cloth or you can spray it with something like 409 and use a medium stiff bristle brush wipe it down with a dry cloth if you spray it when you get done turn it upside down and let it dry for a week or so

Answer 5

Rinse it off under the water faucet (seriously). You'll have to let it dry before using but it usually works for sticky keys.

Answer 6

Remove the cover and clean it. Screws on the bottom.
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Answer 7

alcohol and q tips......canned air.......and I like to use the clorox or lysol wipes, just for germage. Or yes you can take out the screws and go that route.

Answer 8

QUIT eating and drinking over it....