"Leroy" <whe### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> I just cleaned my computers today and was wondering. How often and how you clean
> yours. Today I just use the can air and a paint brush to knock the dust off.
>
> Have fun!

I have a Dell SK-8135 Keyboard that I bought - - 12 years ago (?) from an
electronics surplus / recycling place for $5.

It's what I've plugged in to use even with my laptops.
(Witness my recent frustration with new "improved" key mappings)

I usually just whisk it off with a big paintbrush when there's visible
dust/pollen, and periodically flip it upside down / sideways and give it a good
shake.

Work keyboards can get layered with dust faster than one could possibly imagine.
I also remove bits of chocolate and other snacks that the prior shift's slobs
leave behind.   Not sure that what they actually mean when they want to store
cookies on your computer.

I used to have an entire box of keyboards that I thought were interesting
configurations, but it was taking up precious storage space.

I also have one of these:
https://www.man-machine.com/product/really-o-cool-keyboard/

plus a version that is flexible and can be rolled up.

They're completely sealed, so I can literally wash them off with soap in the
sink if I had to. (I think I did when I first got them)

For really grimy keyboards, I'll douse them with 91% isopropyl alcohol,
violently shake them side-to-side, and then drain and air dry in front of a fan
or outside in the sun.

Or I just throw them out and use another free keyboard  :D

I've given free replacement keyboards to 2 automotive shops - because you can
imagine what THOSE keyboards looked like...


- BW

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