What is a good way to clean my computer keyboard?

Answer 1

There is a can of compressed air that's simply called "Keyboard cleaner". You can get it pretty much anywhere (I've gotten it from Wal-mart). All it does is spray high-pressured air into your keyboard and sweep out all of the debris under and between the keys.
If the actual keys are dirty, any cleaner like Fantastic will brighten them up. Just spray the Fantastic onto a paper towel and wipe it over the keys, I am sure you will see a big difference in their appearance!

Answer 2

If internal, pry it out with a knife or a screwdriver. I would recommend having it cleaned then lol.

If external, use cotton swabs with rubbing alcohal, their not abrasive and the alcohal will be safe on anything upon your keyboard, my brother in law works in houston on over 14,000 laptops in their police force, he taught me this simple little tip, my computer is clean clean clean.

Answer 3

Cleaning your keyboard - How to clean your computer keyboard



Welcome to our guide to cleaning and maintaining your keyboard. All content on this page is © Copyright 2001-2006 helpwithpcs.com

Before you follow this tutorial you must read and agree to the terms of our disclaimer. Computer Keyboards can get dirty very easily, to clean the surface of a keyboard is very straight forward, in this guide however we will show you how to clean your keyboard thoroughly as well as giving it a quick once over, we will guide you through with the aid of photos and diagrams.

We have split the guide into two parts, the first part is for keyboards that just need a quick clean, the second part is for membrane keyboards (most standard keyboards) and includes removing the keys for a thorough cleaning. 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).

Moderate cleaning (quick and easy)
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 as seen in fig 1.1. cleaning keyboard 1
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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. how to clean your keyboard 2
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Thorough cleaning (takes longer and requires patience)
Standard membrane keyboards only
(not laptops or non-membrane keyboards)

Shutdown your PC and remove the mains plug, unplug the keyboard (remember where it was plugged in) and hold it upside down to release any debris from inbetween the keys.

This is where the patience comes in, make a note of the position of all the keys or you will have trouble putting them back correctly, alternatively just remove the letter keys A - Z from the keyboard (which is where the most of the dust/debris will be) and refer to fig 1.4 as a reference to put them back.

All the keys can be removed although the larger keys (space bar, enter key, shift keys, backspace, caps lock, etc) can be difficult to put back so you might avoid removing them.

Remove the keys using the screwdriver, ease the screwdriver under the key and gently lift the key top off (see fig 1.3).

note: don't forget to make a note of their position !!

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When you have removed all the keys (except any keys you wish to avoid) use the compressed air (or vacuum cleaner) to remove any dust and debris from inside the keyboard.

Now is a good time to give the keys a proper clean, for best results clean each one individually (the patience thing again) with the cloth and cleaning fluid, when clean, wipe them over with the dry cloth.

Before replacing 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 ensuring to clean as much as possible any keys that you haven't removed.

When the keyboard is nice and clean replace the keys according to your notes or if you have just removed the letter keys use fig 1.4 as a guide, to put the keys back on position the key in place and press gently but firmly until it clicks home.

After replacing all the keys give the keyboard a quick wipe over with your dry cloth and you have a nice clean keyboard.

Answer 4

Get a mini-vaccum cleaner from any computer peripheral shop and you can use it to clean computer and other similar equipment., including HiFi, speakers etc.

Answer 5

water and soap. spare money to buy a new one after that.

Answer 6

canned air and a paintbrush

Answer 7

u can use an old tooth brush .....i feel this is the easiest way...but do not use water...

Answer 8

vacuum it out

Answer 9

caned air.... JUST DON'T spray it on your skin!!!!!