Say Goodbye to Grime: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean Your Computer Keyboard
One day, I decided to take a close look at my computer keyboard—yikes! It was covered in so much grime that I no longer wanted to use it. This keyboard is from my office computer, and I have no idea how long it has been around, but it looked as if someone had eaten their lunch over it. It was definitely time for a thorough cleaning. Although it was time-consuming, I’m really glad to have it done! Let me show you how to clean your computer keyboard and make it sparkle like new!
Supplies:
- Phillips screwdriver
- Cleaning wipes (<– affiliate link!)
- Cleaning brush or old toothbrush
- Paint can key (<– affiliate link!)
I use a wired keyboard, and I began by unplugging it from the computer dock. Next, I flipped the keyboard over and removed all the Phillips screws from the back to take off the back plate and the keyboard itself.
Next, I took a photo of the keyboard (this is a very important step!) to replace all the keys in the proper order. I used the paint can key to take off each key, which was actually quite easy!
After removing the keys, I used a brush to clear out any debris trapped in the keyboard plate. Then, I rinsed it under water, ensuring that there were no electrical connections on this part before cleaning it. I placed the plate in front of my heater to dry while I cleaned the keys.
I used a cleaning wipe to clean each individual key. The keys were so dirty – there was so much debris caked on them, leaving me to wonder how that could even happen! Yuck!
After everything was clean and dry, I placed all the keys back into the plate, referring to my photo for the placement of some of them, and then replaced the back using the screws.
I plugged the keyboard back into my computer dock, and it feels like having a brand new keyboard! Typing even sounds different!
Have questions about how to clean your computer keyboard? Leave a comment below!
