How to clean a laptop keyboard in five minutes: useful life hacks

According to a study by IT company CBT Nuggets, laptop keyboard contains 20 times more bacteria than toilet seats. "Inosmi.ru".

Today, you spend most of your time online, so you use your laptop more often than ever. Whether you're struggling with crumbs, dust, fingerprints, pet hair, or sticky residues, you should clean your keyboard.

And if you share the device with other members of your family, you can also prevent the spread of germs. It only takes a few minutes of your working day and your keyboard is completely clean.

So, let's begin.

Turn off the device

Actually turn off the device first - to avoid accidentally pressing the hotkey combination that will lead to disaster. It should also be turned off to reduce the risk of a short circuit if moisture gets inside. And make sure you have backups of everything important in case something goes wrong. This is undoubtedly good practice whether you are cleaning your keyboard or not.

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Get rid of the crumbs

To remove crumbs, dust, and other debris caught in the keyboard, turn it upside down and let it all fall out. Tap the bottom of the housing gently to remove any debris. You can also clean up the gaps between the keys if something gets stuck between them.

If dust and some debris remain in the keyboard, you can try vacuuming them up, but be careful as the airflow can suck the keycaps.

You can also use a can of compressed air. Spray the air in a zigzag pattern so you don't miss any nooks and crannies and make sure you clean every key from all sides. If you don't have compressed air, you can try another device that blows out air (like a hair dryer). Do not spray air directly under the keycaps, as this can damage fragile electronics.

If you've done all of this and still has debris in the keyboard, you may need to remove the keycaps. Whether you can do this will depend on your laptop model.

In some cases, it is impossible to do without the help of a professional. If you need to remove the keycaps, then Google your laptop model and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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Clean and remove stains

Now let's start cleaning the surface of the keyboard itself to remove germs and stains. First wipe everything down with a disinfectant wipe. Avoid wipes containing bleach. If you don't have wipes, a soft cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol will do. Wipe down the keycaps and the areas between them one at a time to make sure you get to all the points.

Do not allow liquid to get under the keys - do not use a wet cloth. If necessary, wring out the wipes before using them. Do not spray water or cleaning fluids directly onto the keyboard.

Then wipe everything off with a damp cloth. Ideally, you will need a microfiber cloth. If you don't have one, another fabric will do. Try to avoid any abrasive material that could scratch the keys. For example, paper towels.

Finally, wipe it dry with another soft cloth.

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