If yourkeyboard keys are stickyand you’re finding themhard to press, know it’s time to clean your keyboard.
To clean a mechanical keyboard, first,pry out the keycapsand soak them. Start brushing every part – from the main surface toin between the switches. You may use microfiber cloth and cotton swabs to get rid of the tough stains.
That’s exactly what we did to clean ourRazer Huntsman Eliteoptomechanical keyboard. See how we managed to remove all thedust, dirt, grime, food crumbs, and stickiness.
Even though the cleaning process may vary depending on the keyboard you have, my demonstration below should give you a general idea of how to clean it anyway.
Whether you’re a gamer or a normal office user, you’re probably spending maximum time on your PC, mostly on the keyboard!
Dr. Gerba from theUniversity of Arizonaclaims thatkeyboards get contaminated withup to 3,295 bacteria/square inch. That being said, it’s essential to clean this peripheralat least once a weekfor health and hygiene reasons.
Don’t wait for your keyboard to accumulate with dust. Those germs and bacteria might make you sick.
But before wiping any part, here are a few tools that you need to gather. These should be easily available in your home. But for some, you might require visiting the nearest departmental store:
In this guide, I’ve used arechargeable air dusteras well. Don’t worry even if you do not own one. The above equipment list should suffice.
Unplug the Keyboard and Place it on Clean Surface
Start by disconnecting theUSB-A or C cablefrom your computer’s port. If your mechanical keyboard has apass-through cable, unplug that as well.
Next, take your peripheral to a dust-free table. Note that you’re required toclean the surface throughout the processalong with your keyboard.
Personally, I recommend taking it outside your working area. That’s what I usually do when it comes tocleaning my PCcomponents.
If you’re only planning to clean your gaming keyboard lightly, start by holding itupside down. Shake it gently orgive some taps on the back. This should make all the debris and food crumbs fall off.
You may even insert the compressed air can’s pipe underneath the keys. Giveshort bursts of airand this should blow out the particles that are stuck inside.
