Keyboards are exposed parts of your computer. It sits waiting after you leave the office and is ready to work the moment you arrive. However, as it is exposed almost the whole time dusts and different kinds of dirt accumulate on and inside it. You may not know it but underneath those keys, there already exists a different kind of ecosystem. This is terrible news, especially with the fact that you touch it over and over the whole day. Due to existing microbes, you can acquire diseases or irritations. In order to prevent this, here are some tips.

Watch out for falling debris

The very first thing to do when cleaning your keyboard is to turn it upside down. By doing this, you will be removing any lose debris. They will fall out of the keyboard and onto the floor or the surface you are working with.

Wipe it

Wiping does not mean pouring water onto the keyboard and watch it break. This means that when the computer is turned off, get a baby wipe or whatever type of wipe and start wiping the surface of the keyboard. Don’t pour any liquid onto the item lest you’ll destroy it.

Brushes are not only for painting

After wiping and turning your keyboard upside down, the next step is to get a small paint brush and clean in between the keys. Try to get tangled hairs and dust inside. Also remove small debris that may be brushed away.

Cover your keyboard

After getting everything done, with all cleaning techniques all finished, you would need to maintain the cleanliness of the keyboard. Find a piece of cloth and use it to cover the object before you leave the office. This will prevent dust from easily entering the insides of the keyboard.

Eat in the pantry

It can’t be helped to eat in your desk or cubicle. However, when doing so, it is best to wipe your hands before touching the keyboard again. Also cover your food as crumbs may enter between the gaps. It is not good to have food spoiling in your keyboard. It will definitely smell terrible.