How to Clean up Computer Keyboard Accidents and Spills

Modern science can not explain why this phenomenon occurs but it undeniably does.
Put any from of hot or cold liquid in near proximity to any computer key board and they are going to interact in the most untidy of ways. Don't despair it can more than likely be fixed without much technical ability or difficulty. Use the following steps to dry up the mess.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cotton swabs
• Flathead screwdriver

1. 
    
   Unplug PC keyboard

   Unplug the keyboard.

2. 
    
   Computer Keyboard

   If you spilled water in it, turn the keyboard upside down and let it drain and dry out for at least twenty-four hours.

3. 
    
   Remove key caps

   If you have spilled something sticky in it, pry the key caps off the keyboard with a flathead screwdriver, this will give you better access to the sticky mess. Don't take off the enter key, spacebar or any other large key caps.

4. 
    
   Use cotton swabs on PC

   Gather several cotton swabs and wet them. Using the swabs you can go around each key and clean up the mess.

5. 
    
   Clean PC keybaord

   Replace all the key caps after rinsing and drying them.

6. 
    
   Plug in keyboard

   Let everything dry very well for about twenty-four hours before plugging the keyboard back in.

Tips & Warnings

• Keyboards are not that expensive if you have had a really bad spill, you just might be better off buying a new one, instead of trying to clean the one you have.
• Take picture or a drawing of the keyboard before removing any key caps.
• Spills on a laptop computer require more serious professional help.

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[40skydiver]

on 7/28/2009 That is a help, and good pics too.

[mommyhen42]

on 6/16/2009 great tips, I have also used a mixture of alcohol and distilled water to gently swish the keyboard through then dry upside down over towels. The alcohol prevents the water from causing rust on the connectors. But if you are really attached to that keyboard... still keep it unplugged for 24 hours so that no hint of moisture is there. I added this to my favorites, you have lots of great advice here!

[Derren]

on 6/16/2009 Great advice on how to clean up computer keyboard accidents and spills

[cclofmead]

on 6/13/2009 I hope it never happens but thank you for the tip for keyboard accidents !! 5*

[carmensjones]

on 6/13/2009 i try so hard not spill anything on my keyboard considering it is laptop. i couldn't make any money without it!