How do you clean the food and dirt out of your keyboard?

Question

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Answer 1

I turn it off by unplugging it, turn it upside down and tap it while using some of that caned air.

careful to keep the can air upright and not shoot any liquid ice at the keys or your hand....bad outcome.

it usually cleans out well and the vac. also gets rid of dust and all that.

computer wipes also are good to clean everything every now and than.

Answer 2

Hi~ if you go to electronics dept there is a can that is pressurized with a red plastic straw (kinda like D-40?)and that works. I also gently turn it upside down and shake it. you can use a q-tip with water. do not use abrasive or alcohol on it. I did that when the keys were dirty and took a letter almost off.
I hope that answers you question, if not sorry. hope someone else can answer it for you and they tell me what they use.
Have a good day!

Answer 3

Unplug your keyboard then turn it upside down and gently shake out the loose debris. Then use a can of compressed air (available at any computer or business store) to remove the rest of the gunk.

Answer 4

Tip #2228 - Clean Your Keyboard


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Q: My keyboard needs cleaned so bad! Can you give me a guide on how to get the job done?

A:
Have you been noticing a lot of dust and dirt (or maybe even some food pieces) stuck between the keys on your keyboard? Has it been bothering you? Would you like to clean it all out? Just follow these four steps for basic keyboard cleaning.

First of all, you'll want to turn off your computer and unplug your keyboard.

1.) Turn your keyboard over and try to shake out any particles you can.

2.) It is suggested to get a can of compressed air and spray it over the keys to remove any extra debris that may be lying in between the cracks. Compressed air should be available at any computer or photo store.

3.) Take a slightly damp cloth and run it over the keys to remove any fingerprints and any other dirt that might be settling in on your keys.

Now, if you need to do a more serious cleaning because you have sticky keys or your keyboard is just so filthy you can't stand it, take caution and follow the rest of these steps (continued from the steps mentioned above).

Make sure you keep track of where the keys are placed on your keyboard so you're able to put them back on in the right order. You may want to draw yourself a picture of some sort to keep track of them.

Now, using a small screwdriver, carefully remove all of the smaller keys. You're not going to want to take off the larger keys like the space bar, Shift, Enter or Tab, because those are extremely difficult to get back on.

Go back to using your compressed air to get all of that left over dirt that is refusing to come out. If you have any stains underneath the keys, use the damp cloth like before to get rid of those. Once you've got it all clean like you want it, put the keys back in their place. Each of them should snap right back on, but be careful while doing this. Also, test each key as you go, just to make sure they're working. When you're all finished, plug your keyboard back in and try out all of the keys to make sure everything is back to normal and working the way you want it to.

Please remember that the second set of steps should only be used if your keyboard is extremely dirty or clogged, and you should take special precaution when using those methods.

Welcome to clean keyboard land!
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How to Clean Your Keyboard
Friday, November 01, 2002
Get all the food, dirt, and dust out of your keyboard.

Have you looked at your keyboard recently? Chances are that dirt, dust, and grime have been building up for quite some time. If you eat lunch or snack while you compute, the situation is even worse. Before you decide to buy a new keyboard or quarantine your desk, clean your keyboard. Today Chris tells you about the tools you need and walks you through the steps.

Here's what you need:

Polaroid camera (optional)
Cotton swabs
Paper towels
Denatured alcohol
Compressed air
Small screwdriver or butter knife


Here's what you do:

Before you clean your keyboard, turn your computer off. Next, write down the locations of the keys (or take a photo) so you can put them back in the right places.

Use a thin screwdriver or butter knife to gently pry up the rectangular keycaps. Don't try to remove the space bar, Shift key, Enter key, or any other oversize keys. They can be difficult to put back in place.

If liquid is present, sop it up with a paper towel. Use compressed air to remove hair, dust, and other loose materials. If you find built-up gunk, use a mild household cleaner on a cotton swab to clean it up.

Gently but firmly press each keycap back in place, following the layout in your diagram or photo.

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Answer 5

Disconnect of course, place in dishwasher, no soap, no jet air dry, when finished, remove and let room dry, reconnect

Answer 6

well what i do is take a wipe or tissue or maybe even a washcloth and clean it out with that it is what i always do

Answer 7

With a knife and fork of course. Your fingers may be dirty.

Answer 8

caned air it wokes grate

Answer 9

keep a can of air by you at alltimes