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Even the most meticulous of web surfers drops the occasional crumb or two on their keyboard, but luckily there is help available for cleaning those sticky, gray characters. PCWorld offers a step-by-step guide to de-griming your computer keyboard. - Gather your supplies. There are commercial kits available, but a can of compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush are all you really need for a basic cleaning.
- After turning off your computer and unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the keyboard upside
down over some newspaper to dislodge loose crumbs and particles.
- Use the can of compressed air to blow a stream of air between the keys. Repeat Step 2.
- Dampen a lint-free cloth with a diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water to wipe down the keys.
- Use the vacuum cleaner brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt or debris.
If you have a membrane-type keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key) and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next you can tackle cleaning your mouse.
Of course, if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for around $20.
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