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Dirty Keyboard...how do I clean it or do I leave w

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Colin

Colin Report 24 Oct 2006 14:55

Looks as though things have been spilled or spilt ? on it and between the keys looks dirty... is there a correct..or more importantly an incorrect method of cleaning Cheers Colin

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 24 Oct 2006 14:58

Colin it is possible to clean but time consuming, how about another one to replace it? You can but them from about £5. Keith

Rachel

Rachel Report 24 Oct 2006 15:01

I use a tissue and alcohol gel on mine when it gets grubby. Usually can see ridges of grime on the keys that feels only. Also vacum mine occational (very naughty) but do use the lowest suction I can.

Colin

Colin Report 24 Oct 2006 15:04

Thank you for the information....I inherited this lot from my son when he joined the forces....didn't know keyboards were that cheap.... It is a Microsoft and this is the first time that I have looked underneath...........what a place to put a health warning Cheers Colin

Jeff

Jeff Report 24 Oct 2006 16:47

I would recomend alcohol wipes for the keys, and airspray (that is a can of compressed air) for underneath them. Make sure you angle the keybord down, and make sure you've eaten - you'll be disgusted by what comes out..

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 24 Oct 2006 16:52

Once it's cleaned with the special wipes, if it just needs a bit of a dust, I turn it upside down and use a soft clean paint brush between the keys. Kath. x

karen in the new forest

karen in the new forest Report 24 Oct 2006 16:57

my kids dropped a cup of squash on our keyboard last week,we got new keyboard from asda £3.99 a bargain lol karen

Colin

Colin Report 24 Oct 2006 17:10

Thanks again Can't believe how cheap they seem to be , I would have expected £30 plus.....I have never heard of a can of compressed air....perhaps I should get out more Colin

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 24 Oct 2006 17:31

Hi Ann, Most keyboards nowadays are USB and will not require drivers, should be no problem. I would not worry about the old drivers Keith

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 24 Oct 2006 18:05

Yes in theory it should be, Windows now had most drivers already installed.

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 24 Oct 2006 19:39

Turn it upside down and give it a good shake. This'll remove the biscuit crumbs. While its switched off give it a good going over with a baby wipe. (A value one is best as they don't have the baby lotion in and they can also be used for a CRT screen, TV screens and a million and one other cleaning jobs!)

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 24 Oct 2006 19:48

There was an article in a computer mag a few months ago (slightly toungue in cheek) describing how to clean it in the dishwasher. Seriously though, it is not worth bothering - given that they are so cheap. Most keyboards don't need drivers at all, it is only if you buy one with fancy gizmos and extra buttons that you need additional software.