Are the keys on your keyboard becoming a little stiff? Have you noticed lately that the colors of the keys are changing slightly? Hmm, take a closer look. These observations could be grease and dirt mixed together to form that cloggy residue. Well do you toss out the keyboard or do you clean it? Have you decided as yet? No, please don’t do that keyboards can be cleaned but only with the correct instruction. Guess what. You are at the right place. Here is the safest way to clean an oily keyboard in 2-3 minutes.
How Did My Keyboard Get Greasy
Great question, Obviously from your fingers and, more than likely crumbs from the food you munch on while using the computer. Guilty as charge don’t we all. Often times while we use our computer be it desktop or laptop our fingers are engaged also in a meal. You may not realize it but this is transferring grease onto the keypad.
While we continue doing this the grease and dust start to form into a clammy sticky paste. This could cause the keys not to operate as they used to. The best way to prevent this oily substance from getting inside the computer is to clean it.
You maybe say well, I don’t eat at my computer, That’s a good point but the fact still remains that our fingers are always filthy or covered with some form of residue. This could be a moisturizer or just dirt that you cant see. The truth is all these put together leave stains on the keyboard.
Why Does My Keyboard Feel Greasy
Truth be told the greasiness of your keyboard keys could be stemming from the material. This material is called ABS or for short Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene and it is used to make the keycaps. This is the cheaper type and is more prone to grease. There is also POM and PBT. Whether it’s the material or the owner’s fault these materials will eventually show dirt over time.
A thing as a keypad was meant to get dirty no matter how hard you try to avoid it. However, if the dust and stains remain there it could end up damaging the sensors. Right there and then you’ll have a malfunctioning computer. If you feel to get a better brand with a more resilient keypad then go ahead. However, before you make a swift decision continue reading this article. So how to get oil off keyboard? With no further ado. Let’s dive into it!!
Before you clean a keyboard there are a few precautions to take to ensure no damage is done in the end. The thought of cleaning of cleaning any form of electronics can be scary. That is pretty normal as doing the wrong thing can total your gadget for good.
Even though it may seem difficult cleaning your laptop or desktop keyboard turns out to be easy. To make sure everything goes smoothly there are a few things to do before cleaning. Below is a list.
- Ensure that all important data is backup
- Don’t clean a keyboard in a hurry. Keep in mind that a desktop keyboard can be replaced but a damaged laptop keyboard may require a completely new laptop
- Carry out the cleaning in a clear space
- Remove all attachable from the computer such as cords, dongle flash drive, etc
- Remove the battery from a laptop before cleaning if it’s removable
- Turn off the computer
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