There are some specific accessories you will need to clean the keyboard effectively. Food crumbs, dirt, fat and powder can only be removed carefully and carefully after turning off the keyboard or – in the case of a laptop – the computer itself.
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26/08/2026
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Quer work on a computer or spend a lot of your free time playing on this platform, it is likely that (once in a while) take advantage to enjoy something in front of the screen.
Of course, this practice results in the accumulation of small scraps of food and crumbs between the keys and, in the long run, may be faced with a situation of poor hygiene and even with fat on the keys.
Worst-case scenario, you may even run the risk of having a problem with the keyboard's electronic circuits, so you are forced to acquire a new one.
This is why, from time to time, it is important to do a thorough cleaning of the keyboard and to treat maintenance, preventing not only technical problems but also a healthier working environment/leisure.
That's why TechAll created a step-by-step way to clean the computer properly, also noticing what you'll need to do it effectively. You can find everything you need to know in the list below.
The steps needed to effectively clean the keyboard:
- Start by putting together a microfiber cloth, soft brushes, small air blowers or vacuum cleaners and an isopropyl alcohol solution (which should be used in controlled quantities;
- Turn off the computer keyboard and if it is not a laptop, remove it from the computer;
- Turn the equipment upside down to leave crumbs/detritus loose;
- Use a brush between the keys to remove the powder;
- With an air blower, try removing debris that is stuck between the keys
- Pass the microfiber cloth through the keys;
- If you feel fat on the keys, choose to moisten the cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean them this way to finish;