How to Clean a Computer Keyboard

Video Transcript

"Hi my name is James Computer Hardware Training Coordinator for InterConnection, and I'm going to show you how to clean your keyboard. The first step is get all the large dirt off, what I like to do for this is use compressed air. Back at home you guys can probably go get a can of what's called dust off or the many other companies that make it. It's basically a little can that's got some liquid in it, and you squeeze the trigger, compressed air comes out. One thing to keep in mind when you're using these don't hold them at any angle, otherwise that liquid will come out. It's very cold, and can actually cause like a freezer burn on your hand or hurt the components. In our case we're going to be using a compressor with a air gun on it. So the first step is get all the large particles off, I like to brush these off with a quick one over with the air gun. As you can see it looks better already. Next you can come in with a rag, just wipe it down, it's very easy to do. It's nothing really too fancy about it. If you really want to get it clean you can use some isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Don't pour it on it, just put it on a cloth, and wipe it down. And then after this I'll typically go over it again. As you can see there's some areas where you can't really get the dirt off. For that you would need like the isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Make sure you test it on an inconspicuous area first, just in case it reacts to any plastics. So go over it one more time, and that's that. My name's James, and I just showed you how to clean your keyboard."