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Keyboard cleaning by the Best and Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Evanston, IL., Dial-A-Maid. Ideally, you should be deep cleaning your keyboard at least twice a month, if not once a week, Martha Stewart says. Researchers from the University of Arizona have previously foun that keyboards can harbor 400 times the amount of bacteria found on a toilet seat. If you’re cleaning an eternal keyboard or one that can be disconnected, unplug it first. Laptops that feature a built-in keyboard need to be shut off first, says Art O’Gnimh, head of keyboards and the C&P protofilio at Logitech. “It’s a safety measure when dealing with electronics. Plus, you don’t want to accidentally send someone an email.” He says. While there’s a special coating on the keys to prevent the letters from rubbing off, you should only use dampened microfiber cloths to clean your keyboard- harsh chemicals could remove any protective layering, says O’Gnimh.
Use a dampened Q-Tip or a soft toothbrush to remove dust and other debris from the nooks of a keyboard. If that doesn’t clear up the dirt, use compressed air to blow away tough to remove dirt. Don’t spray the can while holding it upside down, as this may cause propellant to spray onto the keyboard. If your keyboard still looks or feels particularly oily, don’t reach for rubbing alcohol. “Pure and Clean was originally a non-toxic way to clean out wounds, but there are Pure and Clean products that you can use for business purposes. Spray the solution onto the microfiber cloth before wiping the keyboard down. It will clean most electronic and its noncorrosive, says O’Gnimh.
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