How to clean a mechanical keyboard properly and effectively

After a period of using the keyboard, dust and dirt stuck to the surface and inside the keys is always something that makes many users uncomfortable because it greatly affects performance. In TipsMake 's article below, you will be shown how to clean a mechanical keyboard quickly but still with high efficiency. Let's follow along.

Content

1. Learn what a mechanical keyboard is?
2. Why should you clean your mechanical keyboard regularly?
3. Instructions for properly cleaning mechanical keyboards
   1. Prepare cleaning tools
   2. Implementation steps
4. Tips for keeping mechanical keyboards clean effectively
5. Notes when using mechanical keyboards
6. Epilogue

Learn what a mechanical keyboard is?

A mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard equipped with a switch feedback mechanism located under each key, unlike the popular rubber keys on the market today. The mechanical keyboard gives users a solid feeling and is quite responsive when operating. At the same time, when the user types the key, it can make a very interesting clicking sound.

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Why should you clean your mechanical keyboard regularly?

When the keyboard is used for a period of time, there will be a lot of dust and dirt, leading to the appearance of bacteria that are harmful to health. This condition will greatly affect the performance of the keyboard such as unresponsive typing, stuck keys, etc.

In addition, dusty mechanical keyboards also have many potential causes of respiratory diseases or hand skin damage. Therefore, cleaning the mechanical keyboard regularly not only helps the keyboard increase its aesthetics but also protects the health of the user.

Instructions for properly cleaning mechanical keyboards

The keyboard is a very important functional part of the computer, so you need to clean the keyboard regularly. Follow and follow the instructions for cleaning mechanical keyboards that TipsMake summarizes below:

Prepare cleaning tools

First, you must prepare the following necessary items to make cleaning the keyboard more convenient:

1. Keypuller is used to remove the keyboard grip during cleaning.
2. Towels and soft toothbrushes.
3. Cotton swab, tweezers and diluted alcohol.
4. Brass or tray for cleaning keys.
5. A small brush or brush is used to brush dust off the keys.

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Implementation steps

To clean the keyboard properly, follow this order:

Take a photo of the mechanical keyboard

You need to use your phone to take a photo of your mechanical keyboard to ensure that after disassembling and cleaning, you can reinstall it in the correct position, without any confusion between the positions of the keys.

Remove the keys of the mechanical keyboard

Here you need to make sure your computer is turned off. Then use the prepared Keypuller to remove all keycaps on the keyboard. Note that some keycaps are held too tightly, so you should operate each step carefully to avoid using too much force to break or damage the key.

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Clean the keys

When removing the keys is finished, next soak the keycap in warm or cold water for 15 - 30 minutes. Do not use water that is too hot as it will cause the keycap to become deformed and damaged.

Then use a towel and soft brush to dry the keycap, then put it on the tray or basket you have prepared to drain. Any wiping or scrubbing action in this step needs to be done very gently to avoid scratching the keycap.

Clean mechanical keyboard

Next, use a brush or tweezers to remove and clean dirt and trash stuck to the keyboard such as food scraps, hair, paper, etc. Finally, use a cotton swab soaked in diluted alcohol solution to gently wipe. Dust is on the keyboard.

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Dry and install the keycap onto the keyboard

Before putting the mechanical keyboard back in place, you need to let the keycap dry completely or you can use a towel to absorb the water faster. Use the image of the keyboard taken at the beginning to facilitate the installation process and avoid misplacement.

Tips for keeping mechanical keyboards clean effectively

If you want to keep your mechanical keyboard clean, you should regularly clean the keyboard after each use with a brush or towel to minimize long-term dust accumulation. When you do this regularly, the lifespan of your mechanical keyboard will increase and it will also save you time.

In particular, you should limit eating and drinking while working on the computer to avoid food falling into the keyboard, which will be difficult to clean later. At the same time, you can also refer to silicone covers to protect the keyboard, helping to prevent foreign objects or dust.

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Notes when using mechanical keyboards

If you are using a mechanical keyboard, you can refer to the following notes when using that TipsMake suggests to increase the lifespan of your keyboard.

1. Do not use dust spray to clean the keyboard because it can cause dust and dirt to blow deep into the corners of the keyboard.
2. Need to clean the keyboard after use, in addition, you should clean the keyboard once a week.
3. Avoid strong impacts, falls and liquid spills on the mechanical keyboard.

Epilogue

Cleaning a mechanical keyboard is not too difficult when you follow the instructions suggested above by TipsMake. So try to clean it with a towel or do a general cleaning every week, thereby improving the performance and increasing the lifespan of your mechanical keyboard. If you still have any questions related to mechanical keyboards, you can leave a comment here for free support from TipsMake.

Jessica Tanner

Update 01 October 2023