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10 Ways to Keep Your Gadgets Clean

How to Clean Your Keyboard

And last but certainly not least — getting the gunk cleared away from between your keys! If your keyboard is in need of a thorough cleaning, all you need is three minutes, a little finesse, and some around-the-office supplies. I've found the best options for cleaning your keyboard are a lint free cloth, Q-tips, cleaning fluid (isopropyl alcohol) or dust buster spray and clear tape. To start your cleaning process, shut down your computer and remove the main plug, unplug the keyboard, and hold it upside down to release any large dust and food clumps that have been caught in keys (pressing the keys is a good way to release it). If you have a can of compressed air blow out any junk from around and under the keys; if not, you can use a little vacuum to clean it out. I opt for using Q-tips with a couple of drops of cleaner on them to take off the soda spills.