Re: washing keyboard

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

Or you can throw it in the dishwasher and let it dry for several days.

http://plasticbugs.com/index.php?p=263
Ted

"phil1980" <phil1980@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:F1B7FBA9-194D-4466-B41E-841CB581CF99@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I find my keyboard gets a bit grubby at times, the solution I use is as
follows, and does dissinfect at the same time. It is best doing in the
summer, when it is hot to help dry any moisture that gets into the
keyboard.

First, make sure computer is switched off! Then using a spray such as
Dettol
anti bacterial cleaner (any which claim they kill 99.9% of germs), spray
over
the keyboard, but not directly onto it. Spray so that the surface of the
keys
are moist, and leave for about 1 min. Then wipe iff with a clean soft
cloth,
or towel. Alternatively, if you have one, carefully use a steam cleaner,
again, don't allow the keys to get too wet tho!

Obviously, if you have a really dirty keyboard, this wont work, you will
need to remove the keys.


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Writing has become physically painful :(
    ... I've used a split keyboard and it seemed to be easier - but then I ... Take it out about halfway through the dry cycle ... residues from the water hanging around under the keys or in the basic ... Keys getting mixed up. ...
    (rec.arts.sf.composition)
  • Re: Writing has become physically painful :(
    ... I've used a split keyboard and it seemed to be easier - but then I ... spilt coffee on it and now I'm back with a flat one, ... Take it out about halfway through the dry cycle ... Keys getting mixed up. ...
    (rec.arts.sf.composition)
  • Re: Laptop Keyboard asdf, jkl;, enter disabled on boot up
    ... keys are non responsive; asdfjkl; and the enter key. ... I suspect the keyboard has been contaminated, ... that the top rack in the dishwasher is safe. ... I'd remove it before the dry ...
    (Fedora)
  • Re: washing keyboard
    ... Let it dry a few hours upside-down. ... Hold the keyboard upside-down so key portion doesn't fall out initially. ... A dishwasher is not recommended as the detergent may coagulate in the keyboard internals while drying. ... DO NOT PRY ON THE KEYS from the top of the keyboard. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
  • Re: wet keyboard, or, Yes, I really am that stupid
    ... that is how I came to stupidly get my keyboard wet. ... I've taken the battery out and done another spray with plain ... This time I will let it dry ... Next time, use a cloth and spray 409 on the cloth, then wipe. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)