Comments on: Helpful Computer Tip: What’s the Best way to Clean your Keyboard? http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/ Technology News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:18:55 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Al http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-98435 Al Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:01:22 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-98435 I've noticed, what's up with that? I’ve noticed, what’s up with that?

]]> By: Ashley http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-98413 Ashley Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:04:13 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-98413 Looks like you haven't gotten any takers yet, Al :) Looks like you haven’t gotten any takers yet, Al :)

]]> By: Al http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-98119 Al Fri, 08 Jun 2007 22:21:14 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-98119 <div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-98042">Ryan wrote:</a><blockquote><div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-97976">policomm wrote:</a><blockquote>I'm still in awe that the computer actually works, so I wonder if it is better or worse to do this with a wireless keyboard?</blockquote></div> If someone wants to offer me a replacment wireless keyboard, I'll try that out! Ryan wrote:
policomm wrote:
I’m still in awe that the computer actually works, so I wonder if it is better or worse to do this with a wireless keyboard?

If someone wants to offer me a replacment wireless keyboard, I’ll try that out!

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-98042 Ryan Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:04:59 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-98042 <div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-97976">policomm wrote:</a><blockquote>Try at the beginning of your day turning the keyboard upside down and giving it a gentle shake. You'll be surprised what comes out!</blockquote></div> That really does seem to be one of the more obvious things, and I had never even thought about that! <div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-97979">matchosan wrote:</a><blockquote>I take my keyboard apart by removing the screws in the back. The top half has all the keys attached to it so I just drop that in the tub with some type of cleaner mixed in. 30 min. later rinse and let dry. The bottom button side I just shake out or wipe off what is stuck to it.</blockquote></div> I wonder how many keyboards are actually like that, because I've often pondered doing that before. <div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-97990">dstewart wrote:</a><blockquote>I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven't seen it this clean in years!</blockquote></div> I'm still in awe that the computer actually works, so I wonder if it is better or worse to do this with a wireless keyboard? policomm wrote:
Try at the beginning of your day turning the keyboard upside down and giving it a gentle shake. You’ll be surprised what comes out!

That really does seem to be one of the more obvious things, and I had never even thought about that!

matchosan wrote:
I take my keyboard apart by removing the screws in the back. The top half has all the keys attached to it so I just drop that in the tub with some type of cleaner mixed in. 30 min. later rinse and let dry.

The bottom button side I just shake out or wipe off what is stuck to it.

I wonder how many keyboards are actually like that, because I’ve often pondered doing that before.

dstewart wrote:
I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven’t seen it this clean in years!

I’m still in awe that the computer actually works, so I wonder if it is better or worse to do this with a wireless keyboard?

]]> By: Ashley http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-98001 Ashley Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:05:03 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-98001 <div id="commentquote"><a href="#comment-97990">dstewart wrote:</a><blockquote>I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven't seen it this clean in years!</blockquote></div> Wow, I'm impressed. Good to know! I guess I wouldn't try it on a newer keyboard, but hey, if it's an old one, why not? dstewart wrote:
I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven’t seen it this clean in years!

Wow, I’m impressed. Good to know! I guess I wouldn’t try it on a newer keyboard, but hey, if it’s an old one, why not?

]]> By: dstewart http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-97990 dstewart Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:14:14 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-97990 I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven't seen it this clean in years! I read somewhere a couple months ago about how it is possible to clean your keyboard in the dishwasher (leaving the heat cycle off of course) and gave it a try with our 5 year old turbo-media keyboard (It was in dire need, we have 2 young kids and all of us are guilty of eating/snacking at the computer) I was a bit nervous about it, but since the keyboard was old, figured it was worth it to take a shot. It worked great!! Haven’t seen it this clean in years!

]]> By: matchosan http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-97979 matchosan Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:12:12 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-97979 I take my keyboard apart by removing the screws in the back. The top half has all the keys attached to it so I just drop that in the tub with some type of cleaner mixed in. 30 min. later rinse and let dry. The bottom button side I just shake out or wipe off what is stuck to it. I take my keyboard apart by removing the screws in the back. The top half has all the keys attached to it so I just drop that in the tub with some type of cleaner mixed in. 30 min. later rinse and let dry.

The bottom button side I just shake out or wipe off what is stuck to it.

]]> By: policomm http://cybernetnews.com/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/comment-page-1/#comment-97976 policomm Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:13:14 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2007/06/06/helpful-computer-tip-whats-the-best-way-to-clean-your-keyboard/#comment-97976 Try at the beginning of your day turning the keyboard upside down and giving it a gentle shake. You'll be surprised what comes out! Try at the beginning of your day turning the keyboard upside down and giving it a gentle shake. You’ll be surprised what comes out!

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