Today, almost every home has a computer or laptop, and in order to be able to fully use computer equipment, it is necessary to keep it in a tidy and serviceable condition. This is especially true for the keyboard, which gets dirty very quickly and may even break from this. To clean the keyboard, there are several effective methods, the application of which depends on the type of dirt and the type of keyboard.
Cleaning the computer keyboard
To clean a desktop computer keyboard at home from various types of dirt using the available methods, you must perform the following sequential steps:
- turn off the computer and disconnect the keyboard;
- turn it over with the keys down, lightly tap the body with your palm, press the keys to shake off the debris stuck between them;
- for more complete cleaning with a vacuum cleaner in blowing mode, blow the distance between the keys with an air stream;
- to clean the keyboard keys, apply a small amount of cleaning liquid to a cotton swab and wipe the side and outer surfaces;
- Thoroughly wipe the keyboard surface and body with a damp, lint-free cloth moistened with cleaning liquid. To clean the keyboard, you can use a spray designed for cleaning electronics;
- wipe the keyboard with a dry microfiber cloth.
To clean the keyboard more thoroughly, you need to remove the keys, but be sure to remember their location. To do this, gently pry off the key with a flat screwdriver and carefully remove it. After removing all the keys, you should use a vacuum cleaner to blow out the debris and dust collected there. Rinse the keys thoroughly with cleaning liquid, wipe dry and assemble the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is completely dry before plugging it in.
Features of cleaning the membrane type keyboard
In some modern keyboards, each key has a rubber membrane that looks like a small keycap. Therefore, cleaning membrane-type keyboards has a slight difference.
To clean the keyboard with membranes under the keys, do the following:
- remove the keys with a screwdriver, and assemble the membranes in a separate box;
- wipe the keyboard with a damp cloth using a cleaning liquid, while in hard-to-reach places, use cotton swabs, tampons and tweezers;
- alternately place the keys and membranes in the strainer, add a liquid cleaning agent, leave them in this state for a few minutes, then rinse with hot water and spread on a paper towel;
- using a cotton swab, lubricate the keys from the inside with silicone grease and let it dry;
- assemble the keyboard by installing the membranes and keys in place.
Methods for cleaning laptop keyboard
When cleaning the laptop keyboard, you should be very careful and careful and try not to remove the keys. This is due to the fact that the keys in the laptop have fragile lever mechanisms. Therefore, in order to clean the laptop keyboard thoroughly, it is better to contact the service center specialists.
To clean the keyboard externally, do the following:
- disconnect the laptop from the network, remove the battery;
- blow out the debris from under the keys with a vacuum cleaner or a special can of air;
- moisten a cloth with a cleaning liquid and gently, without effort, wipe the keyboard. Pressing it hard can release the key from the lever mechanism and damage the laptop;
- after wet cleaning, wipe the keyboard with a dry cloth and let it dry completely.
If the keyboard is dirty, the keys may sink and not respond to pressing, but if you clean the keyboard using the indicated methods, it will last for many years and will allow you to quickly type texts.
