What is the best way to clean keyboard keys?

What is the best way to clean keyboard keys?

Dampen a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and use it to clean around the keys. The cotton swab should be wet, but not dripping. Dispose of the swab once it’s picked up enough dirt. You may need more than one swab to cover your entire keyboard.

How do I deep clean my keyboard?

Deep clean

1. Unplug or turn off your keyboard.
2. Remove all of the key caps on your board.
3. With the keycaps removed, use compressed air, a vacuum, or a cloth to make sure there is no loose debris left on the board.
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol or similar to wipe between all of the switches.

How do you clean mechanical keyboard keys?

Use a damp cloth or cotton swab to carefully clean around the mechanical keyboard switches. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth and let the keyboard frame dry completely. Remove keycaps from water and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.

How do I remove grime from my keyboard?

What you’ll need is a damp disinfectant wipe (avoid bleach) or a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. You never want to clean your keyboard with a soaked cloth, as that can damage the hardware that lives underneath the keys.

How do you clean a metal keyboard?

Preventive Cleaning

1. Unplug your keyboard.
2. Wipe the entire keyboard down with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
3. Dry it with another cloth.
4. Unplug your keyboard.
5. Use a keycap puller to remove the keycaps from your keyboard.
6. Clean the keycaps with denture tablets or dish soap.

Can you wash mechanical keyboards?

You should lightly clean a mechanical keyboard with a small vacuum or a brush regularly. One of the advantages of a mechanical keyboard is that it’s relatively easy to clean — you can remove and replace the keys with minimal effort to thoroughly cleanse the keyboard deck.