All you need is a box of q-tips, some surface cleaner, and a trash can.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. cleaning a computer keyboard with a cloth If you regularly work on a computer or laptop, then you've probably had the passing ...

Even the best keyboards get dirty, but no one likes to use a dirty computer accessories. A wipe here and a spray of compressed air there will help you keep your peripherals clean, but this routine ...

Keyboards are high-touch areas, which is why the spaces between the keys (and even under them) can become full of trapped dust and debris. And when you consider how many of us are guilty of eating our ...

The first, most basic step is to disconnect your keyboard from your computer, switch it off, turn it upside down, and thump its underside really well. Gently tap different parts of the underside and ...

Crumbs, germs, and grime are no friend to your electronics. Truth be told, your computer keyboard might be one of the dirtiest things you touch every day. Between collecting germs from unwashed hands, ...

Cleaning a keyboard can give your clicky clacky companion a new lease of life, as hidden filth could hamper its gaming PC performance and abilities. Even if you regularly take time to clean your ...

Think back to the last time you washed your hands. How many things have you touched since then? A breakfast sandwich, your face, your dog, the refrigerator handle, a chair, the desk, scratched itch on ...

Dust, crumbs, and gunky build-up are all bound to find their way onto your MacBook keyboard at some point. If you’re having trouble with a specific key or simply feel it’s time to give your keyboard a ...

You and your laptop have been though a lot together. Besides the usual typing and clicking, your computer has stuck by your side through countless cups of coffee, lunches, and snacks. Then, there are ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I'll confess: my MacBook's keyboard has seen ...