How to Clean Your Keyboard with Simple Traditional Methods

The typical keyboard has been found to be so dirty it is sometimes 150 times beyond the recommended bacteria limit, meaning it’s 6 times filthier that your toilet seat. The keyboard is one of the gadgets constantly in use and attracts accidental food, liquid spillage and dust. Since you cannot live without your keyboard, cleaning it is very important if you would like to assure its life and your health.

To clean your keyboard you need a couple of cotton swabs, compressed air can or hand-held type of vacuum cleaner, a screw driver and some Isopropyl alcohol or any alcohol type of cleaning solution. Attempting the following traditional methods will leave your keyboard very clean.

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Compressed air method

To clean the keyboard’s outer surface fast easily including the keys sides, use the compressed air can to blow the dust particles out of your keyboard. First, unplug and hold the keyboard in a comfortable horizontal position. Put the compressed air can’s nozzle or the vacuum cleaner’s inside the keyboard keys and start blowing.

Lots of the loose particles within the keyboard will be blown away. The method is very effective if you want to clean dust particles loosely hanging on the keyboard’s surface. However, it might not remove every one of the stubborn dirt attached to the keys.

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Isopropyl dipped cotton swabs method

Ensure your keyboard has been unplugged and all the dust particles have been blown away, perhaps using compressed air. Using the cotton swab dipped in cleaning alcohol or Isopropyl alcohol clean the surface off gently including the keyboard’s sides. Give the keyboard some time to dry. 
While the keys’ sides will be clean, including most of the keyboard, chances are lots of dust particles that have penetrated inside the keyboard keys will still be around.

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Keys removal method

This method is perfect if liquids and food crumbs have spilled on your keyboard over a long period of time. Begin by unplugging your keyboard and using a butter knife or screwdriver to pull out the keys gently from their position. After popping out each key at a time, the dust particles will be very clear, including food particles accumulated.
Clean the dirt inside the keys and every key thoroughly prior to re-inserting it. Remember to remove the Space Bar gently since it’s the longest key and improper removal could break it off.

You can also remove every key and clean it prior to inserting; using a soap solution to clean the keys well. Do not scrub the key markings.

Once the keys are clean, let them dry for some time before you insert them back. Simply place each key in its rightful position and press it gently until it has fitted perfectly.

Note: No matter what method you use, remember not to pour any liquid inside the keyboard otherwise you might destroy its unit permanently.

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Here are the Top Must-Have Apps for Your Smartphone

Without a doubt an app such as Google Maps, free for both Android and iOS users, is a must-download. However, there are a number of apps you probably don’t know about and very useful for various reasons. Honestly, I didn’t know some exist myself!

NASA app at work: beautiful images of space, planets, galaxies and more!

NASA

Almost every human being is fascinated and enthralled by space and its starry host. This free NASA app for iOS and Android users provide a chance to view great videos and images of captivating space missions of the past including content that’s up to the minute. Sighting opportunities are also available right from the ISS (International Space Station).

National Rail Enquiries

A free app for Android and iOS users only, it’s one of those apps you believe people are really brave enough to use the railway network of Britain without. The app has a neat interface and layout and the information requested is brought in an efficient yet speedy fashion.

Search for LIVE train timetables with National Rail Enquiries app for smartphones

Glympse

A free Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iOS app, it allows sharing of location with a couple of people for a limited period of time. The individuals you have shared with can then help with plotting your journey and great to let certain individuals know you are on the way visiting them.

Prey

Chances are you will not always have your Tablet, Smartphone or laptop for whatever reason. Prey, a free app for Android and iOS users allows you to track any of these devices through a control panel accessible on the web. You can then perform a number of actions like erasing sensitive information or activating an alarm.

Vimeo

If you love a collection of highly ingenious origami animation, time lapsed city-scapes to excellent short films, then you will love Vimeo free app for Windows Phone, Android and iOS. Upcoming and ingenious talent is well represented.

Transfer large files to contacts and devices with Infinit app for smartphones

Google Handwriting Input

Sometimes we all want to write letters as if handwriting on paper using a pen. This free app gives you the power to do this. Being a keyboard extension you can input using over 80 languages.

Infinit

Have large files to transfer between different devices? Then this free app is what you need. It allows the transfer of as many files as you want between the Smartphone and PC. The app comes with zero file size limits or the number of files that can be sent. Infinit is also 30 times quicker than transferring through the cloud.

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Yes, You can be Eco-friendly and Fashionable!

In 2014, data by Statistica showed about 27 percent of consumers around the UK are concerned about the Environment. People around the world are waking up to the fact that destroying the environment and hurting Mother Nature is backfiring and causing such climatic calamities as floods, while adding to our already dangerous carbon footprint.

Eco-friendly products today are not just kind to the surroundings, but also economical and safe for both kids and adults. You also don’t have to use products made through harmful products and horrid to the environment. Today there are all manner of products made with environmental friendliness in mind. These include eco-friendly garden bags in a class of their own.

Eco-friendly Garden Bum Bag & Short-handled Multi-pocket Storage Bag

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If you are thinking of gifting someone with an item that will be very helpful to them and the environment, think about eco-friendly bags to remind them how important it is to keep the environment clean.

Those who do some gardening know how important it is to go for a bag that can be used for all kinds of purposes. While these handy bags were designed for gardeners originally, they are now making their way into all kinds of places.

It means if a home has all kinds of medical supplies, DIY materials, beauty products and art materials the eco-friendly bag will come in handy. They have all kinds of storage spaces, easy and comfortable to wear and carry. You can use a washing machine or damp cloth to easily clean any of these environmentally friendly garden bags.

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To look fashionable and put your gardening into perspective, the Long-handled Multi-pocket Garden Bag will help you do that.
If you are always carrying tools around, the Short-handled Garden Bag is a wonderful purchase, particularly its side pockets that can be used for art supplies and as a DIY or gardening bag.

In case your gardening work or any other occupation requires that you remain on your toes, a garden bum bag can ensure you are not bending down all the time to find a tool.

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