No matter how clean you try to keep your keyboard, the dust and oil your fingers pick up over the day are bound to get it a little dirty. Thankfully, all you need is a few household items to give it a really deep cleaning.


We've shared a few keyboard-cleaning household items before, like tape, mascara brushes, and hair dryers, but if you haven't cleaned your keyboard since the dark ages, you probably need a bit more guidance. Our friends over at the How-To Geek have put together a fantastic guide for taking apart your keyboard and cleaning off all kinds of dust, dirt, grime, and spills. It's also in a thorough, step-by-step format so you can follow along instead of just grabbing some brushes and winging it. Hit the link to read the full guide.


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How to Thoroughly Clean Your Keyboard (Without Breaking Anything) | How-To Geek

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