How to clean the keyboard of a computer

The keyboard is a peripheral device of the computer that is placed outside, so it is subject to many direct influences on it. Therefore, if used and stored improperly, it will easily damage the keyboard. This article will show you how to clean your computer's keyboard.

Here's how to clean your computer's keyboard

1. Unplug the keyboard cord from the computer, turn the keyboard upside down, and gently pat the dust out.

Gently pat the keyboard to let the dust out

1. Use a vacuum/blow tool to clean the dust in the space below the keys.

Use a vacuum cleaner/blow to clean

1. Wipe the keyboard with a clean, dry cloth. If the keyboard is too dirty, you can use a damp cloth to wipe it, but then wipe it dry. Do not use cleaning chemicals as this may obscure the symbols on the keys.

Wipe the keyboard with a clean, dry cloth

1. Use a cloth-covered flat metal bar to clean the side panels of the keys.

Use a cloth-covered flat metal bar to clean the side panels of the keys

1. If the key press is not light and smooth, you can use a flat metal bar or a screwdriver to pry the keys up, if not necessary, there is no need to remove the large and long keys such as Enter, Shift, Space Bar,. Save It is important to remember the positions of the keys so that they can be reattached correctly.

Remove the keys for cleaning

1. Clean underneath and use a cotton swab soaked in 90 degree alcohol to clean the keyholes.

Clean contact areas

1. Finally, plug in the keys and plug the cord into the computer. Check the position of the keys with word processing programs.

The work of cleaning and cleaning the keyboard can be done regularly, but it is not recommended to remove the keys often because it can wear down the keys holding the keys, loosening the keys.

Samuel Daniel

Update 08 May 2023