It bothers me a lot, I pretty much stopped using my cherry dyesubs because of it. I was cleaning my hands hourly when typing on them and still felt like I was "ruinning" them. I feel better typing on less rare keysets.
Throw them out and buy new ones, ffs.
My only dream in life has ever been to have a fresh pair of socks for every day of my life. I know it is extremely wasteful, but damn does it feel good.
Yes, but SA profile doubleshots don't get dirty. :D :thumb:
My blank white Keycool PBT's on my DIY board do, though, and it's depressing (also my Model M dyesubs, but slower). It's a combination of the material and texture. Every few months or so I have to take them off and wash them.
The solution is smooth ABS caps :)
Hell yeah. I tried to clean them with microfibers while I'm putting them on. And anytime I see some dirt on it while I'm not typing I always try to blow it away with air compressor.
Denture tab cleanser will get those dirty suckers shiny once again.Is this the best method to use?
I have a set of PBT keycaps that need a wash but im really scared if I wash them ill ruin them, any tips? :-X
I have a set of PBT keycaps that need a wash but im really scared if I wash them ill ruin them, any tips? :-X
I have a set of PBT keycaps that need a wash but im really scared if I wash them ill ruin them, any tips? :-X
Soak them in denture tabs for a while. Doesn't harm them at all, and they come out smelling minty fresh :)
I hate the anti-microbial finish on my Tai-Haos as they aren't really dirty, but as the finish wears off the pbt it almost causes a grimy look, need to soak em in alcohol and scrub em clean of the crap lol
I hate the anti-microbial finish on my Tai-Haos as they aren't really dirty, but as the finish wears off the pbt it almost causes a grimy look, need to soak em in alcohol and scrub em clean of the crap lol
I hate the anti-microbial finish on my Tai-Haos as they aren't really dirty, but as the finish wears off the pbt it almost causes a grimy look, need to soak em in alcohol and scrub em clean of the crap lol
I have some Tai Hao caps too and I scratched that layer off when I accidently thought the cap was dirty (go figure).
Anyone know how to get rid of the scratch marks?
omg, they put that stuff on keycaps too? Ferrari and Porsche interior are notorious for that stuff flaking off after a couple of years, but this is on the dash where you're not mashing on it day after day.Surprisingly, the parts of my keys where it has worn off from look brighter by comparison to the keys that aren't used as frequently, so apparently it dulls the colors slightly, that or my fingers are just making the finish grimy and the pbt underneath is more resistant to the effect.
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
What is that? It seems like some sort of residue, where do you use your keyboard at?
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
What is that? It seems like some sort of residue, where do you use your keyboard at?
Dead skin from my thumb rubbing against the front bottom edge of the spacebar
My only dream in life has ever been to have a fresh pair of socks for every day of my life. I know it is extremely wasteful, but damn does it feel good.
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
What is that? It seems like some sort of residue, where do you use your keyboard at?
Dead skin from my thumb rubbing against the front bottom edge of the spacebar
No way, that is so gross. When was the last time you took that bar off its place?
That is horrifying...I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
What is that? It seems like some sort of residue, where do you use your keyboard at?
Dead skin from my thumb rubbing against the front bottom edge of the spacebar
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
What is that? It seems like some sort of residue, where do you use your keyboard at?
Dead skin from my thumb rubbing against the front bottom edge of the spacebar
I don't really ever find my caps dirty, excluding dust or hair. I tend to try and keep my board always blown out with compressed air. I just got a used K65 for an upcoming project and that thing was disgusting but after a bath in soapy water and a cleaning the plate with Qtips and rubbing alcohol everything is squeaky clean.
I don't really ever find my caps dirty, excluding dust or hair. I tend to try and keep my board always blown out with compressed air. I just got a used K65 for an upcoming project and that thing was disgusting but after a bath in soapy water and a cleaning the plate with Qtips and rubbing alcohol everything is squeaky clean.
Qtips are a great idea, I usually use a little brush (similar to a toothbrush) to remove anything between the switches and plate while all the caps are off. :thumb:
I run them through the dishwasher every 6 months or so.
I run them through the dishwasher every 6 months or so.
I wash them in the counter sink with regular soap for the dishes, and I have done it like two times in several years.
I run them through the dishwasher every 6 months or so.
I wash them in the counter sink with regular soap for the dishes, and I have done it like two times in several years.
I might try this one - the dishwasher idea scares me for some reason because of the heat (I know ABS and PBT's plastic temperature is
way higher but still feel uncomfortable about it)
Visible dirt on keycaps means cleaner hands!I like the way you think sir.
Non damaging method of cleaning keycaps - from my personal experience.
Take a couple of pictures of keyboard so you know which keys go where (I do this for ease only - although not critical)
I use an ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight (heated unit) - about $70USD
I fill it up with hot water, add about 1/8 cup of baking soda and a generous squirt of dawn dishwashing liquid
Throw the caps into a mesh bag (nylon stocking will do fine also) - tie off the top with twist-tie
Drop the meshbag into the water/bakingsoda/dishwashing liquid, turn on the ultrasonic (heater too) and cook for 5 minutes
- turn off heater, repeat 5 minutes ultrasonic only
Remove mesh bag from water, run under water, shake all excess water off
Open mesh bag and inspect keys - should be clean (if not repeat above scrub process).
Lay out the caps on a towel to dry (legend face up) - takes about an hour for them to dry (optionally, you can blow them dry with canned air or compressor - I don't suggest using heat)
Wipe down the keyboard case/frame, blow out the keyboard using canned air (or compressor if you have it - cheaper).
Reassemble keycaps on board.
The baking soda acts as micro abrasive scrubbers (triggered by the ultrasonic), the soap is a non-destructive degreaser - I have not had any issues with UV coating being removed or bleaching dark caps.
Never add any harsh chemicals (bleach/ammonia/etc...) - they will contribute to stripping the UV coating off the caps (and in some cases will lighten them).
I once made the mistake of adding a cleaner that bleached some black caps - but I was able to restore them using an acetone vapor wash.
Paul (HB)
I hate the anti-microbial finish on my Tai-Haos as they aren't really dirty, but as the finish wears off the pbt it almost causes a grimy look, need to soak em in alcohol and scrub em clean of the crap lol
I have some Tai Hao caps too and I scratched that layer off when I accidently thought the cap was dirty (go figure).
Anyone know how to get rid of the scratch marks?
It won't get rid of the scratch marks, but it will get rid of the coating entirely https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3ik3jz/guide_how_to_remove_taihaos_nano_antibiosis/
I hate the anti-microbial finish on my Tai-Haos as they aren't really dirty, but as the finish wears off the pbt it almost causes a grimy look, need to soak em in alcohol and scrub em clean of the crap lol
I have some Tai Hao caps too and I scratched that layer off when I accidently thought the cap was dirty (go figure).
Anyone know how to get rid of the scratch marks?
It won't get rid of the scratch marks, but it will get rid of the coating entirely https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3ik3jz/guide_how_to_remove_taihaos_nano_antibiosis/
Thank you! I might just have to do this. I love the grainy feel and hate the coating the Tai-Hao have.
I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.
I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.
Can't tell if joking...
I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.
Can't tell if joking...
I'm absolutely not joking, there have been a few people here ruin switches with compressed air, you end up blowing dust, hair, crumbs etc into the switches and it can cause issues.
Just like I said, you can end up getting foreign materials inside the switch by using compressed air.I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.
Can't tell if joking...
I'm absolutely not joking, there have been a few people here ruin switches with compressed air, you end up blowing dust, hair, crumbs etc into the switches and it can cause issues.
That's interesting, how did it happen?
Just like I said, you can end up getting foreign materials inside the switch by using compressed air.I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.
Can't tell if joking...
I'm absolutely not joking, there have been a few people here ruin switches with compressed air, you end up blowing dust, hair, crumbs etc into the switches and it can cause issues.
That's interesting, how did it happen?
This can lead to chattering or depending on material it could possibly eventually cause corrosion internally and/or some other interference/damage within the switch mechanism.
Not saying this happens all the time, just trying to caution people that it can happen.
Oooo...I should share a way to make cheap compressed air before the cans were everywhere.Two people are best for this if you have a big job, but a burst here or there can be done easily with one person. You don't have to fully extend the pump handle to get the air pressure needed.
- Get a bicycle pump
- Put a ball inflation needle on the end
- Pump and point the burst of air from the needle where you need it.
I actually found this detailed procedure quite useful. It's details like this that you will find in a community where a paltry 10g force difference on a keystroke makes a world of difference.Non damaging method of cleaning keycaps - from my personal experience.
Take a couple of pictures of keyboard so you know which keys go where (I do this for ease only - although not critical)
I use an ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight (heated unit) - about $70USD
I fill it up with hot water, add about 1/8 cup of baking soda and a generous squirt of dawn dishwashing liquid
Throw the caps into a mesh bag (nylon stocking will do fine also) - tie off the top with twist-tie
Drop the meshbag into the water/bakingsoda/dishwashing liquid, turn on the ultrasonic (heater too) and cook for 5 minutes
- turn off heater, repeat 5 minutes ultrasonic only
Remove mesh bag from water, run under water, shake all excess water off
Open mesh bag and inspect keys - should be clean (if not repeat above scrub process).
Lay out the caps on a towel to dry (legend face up) - takes about an hour for them to dry (optionally, you can blow them dry with canned air or compressor - I don't suggest using heat)
Wipe down the keyboard case/frame, blow out the keyboard using canned air (or compressor if you have it - cheaper).
Reassemble keycaps on board.
The baking soda acts as micro abrasive scrubbers (triggered by the ultrasonic), the soap is a non-destructive degreaser - I have not had any issues with UV coating being removed or bleaching dark caps.
Never add any harsh chemicals (bleach/ammonia/etc...) - they will contribute to stripping the UV coating off the caps (and in some cases will lighten them).
I once made the mistake of adding a cleaner that bleached some black caps - but I was able to restore them using an acetone vapor wash.
Paul (HB)
The extended writing is appreciated; however, the procedure is over-complicated. The use of backing soda is effective, but most of the time a simple wash with some previous immersion time is more than enough.
I would be very careful with compressed air you can mess up switches with it.Another thing about compressed air is that certain variants do have a substance that comes out with the air. DSLR manufacturers warn against cleaning the sensors or mirrors in their cameras with compressed air for this reason. Something to keep in mind.
I used to get white t-shirts dirty all the time, but now I wear black and never notice the dirt. ;D
I used to get white t-shirts dirty all the time, but now I wear black and never notice the dirt. ;D
This is actually totally true though
If you get a big splotch of ketchup on a plain white tee you look like a retard for the whole day whereas you can manage it much more discretely with darker shirts :p
I used to get white t-shirts dirty all the time, but now I wear black and never notice the dirt. ;D
This is actually totally true though
If you get a big splotch of ketchup on a plain white tee you look like a retard for the whole day whereas you can manage it much more discretely with darker shirts :p
Im OCD about stuff like that, dirt or specs on my keys. Or even like a piece of hair on my desk haha little things but still bothers me. I don't think i could ever buy a set of white keys. I keep my hands clean but if they started to show any visible dirt they'd be getting cleaned immediately.
Oooo...I should share a way to make cheap compressed air before the cans were everywhere.Two people are best for this if you have a big job, but a burst here or there can be done easily with one person. You don't have to fully extend the pump handle to get the air pressure needed.
- Get a bicycle pump
- Put a ball inflation needle on the end
- Pump and point the burst of air from the needle where you need it.
Probably. I haven't tried it, so try it and let us know! :thumb:Oooo...I should share a way to make cheap compressed air before the cans were everywhere.Two people are best for this if you have a big job, but a burst here or there can be done easily with one person. You don't have to fully extend the pump handle to get the air pressure needed.
- Get a bicycle pump
- Put a ball inflation needle on the end
- Pump and point the burst of air from the needle where you need it.
Omg why have I never thought of this. Do you think a balloon hand pump would work?
An electric pump for tires could work as well. They are very noisy but for a few minutes of cleaning that would not be a problem, and it can get a ball needle at its end as well.Another great idea! Those will actually work even better as the air 'pulses' due to the way those pumps work. Only problem might be that they need a 12v power connector as most don't have a wall outlet plug. :(
An electric pump for tires could work as well. They are very noisy but for a few minutes of cleaning that would not be a problem, and it can get a ball needle at its end as well.Another great idea! Those will actually work even better as the air 'pulses' due to the way those pumps work. Only problem might be that they need a 12v power connector as most don't have a wall outlet plug. :(
But then I was thinking, even an air bed pump may work well. Or a shop vac in blower mode--although that may be too strong.
Good point, lol.An electric pump for tires could work as well. They are very noisy but for a few minutes of cleaning that would not be a problem, and it can get a ball needle at its end as well.Another great idea! Those will actually work even better as the air 'pulses' due to the way those pumps work. Only problem might be that they need a 12v power connector as most don't have a wall outlet plug. :(
But then I was thinking, even an air bed pump may work well. Or a shop vac in blower mode--although that may be too strong.
You can bring your board near your car to clean it. It should not be a problem, if you already have one of those pumps, as I do, it is just a way to put it into another use.
I used to get white t-shirts dirty all the time, but now I wear black and never notice the dirt. ;D
This is actually totally true though
If you get a big splotch of ketchup on a plain white tee you look like a retard for the whole day whereas you can manage it much more discretely with darker shirts :p
Ketchup? Come on mate, it's Tomato Sauce in Oz!
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like PBT gets dirtier faster than ABS.
Good point, lol.An electric pump for tires could work as well. They are very noisy but for a few minutes of cleaning that would not be a problem, and it can get a ball needle at its end as well.Another great idea! Those will actually work even better as the air 'pulses' due to the way those pumps work. Only problem might be that they need a 12v power connector as most don't have a wall outlet plug. :(
But then I was thinking, even an air bed pump may work well. Or a shop vac in blower mode--although that may be too strong.
You can bring your board near your car to clean it. It should not be a problem, if you already have one of those pumps, as I do, it is just a way to put it into another use.
I don't know why I think everything must gravitate to the keyboard, lol.
Whew! I thought something was wrong, lol.Good point, lol.An electric pump for tires could work as well. They are very noisy but for a few minutes of cleaning that would not be a problem, and it can get a ball needle at its end as well.Another great idea! Those will actually work even better as the air 'pulses' due to the way those pumps work. Only problem might be that they need a 12v power connector as most don't have a wall outlet plug. :(
But then I was thinking, even an air bed pump may work well. Or a shop vac in blower mode--although that may be too strong.
You can bring your board near your car to clean it. It should not be a problem, if you already have one of those pumps, as I do, it is just a way to put it into another use.
I don't know why I think everything must gravitate to the keyboard, lol.
We gravitate everything around a keyboard at GH.
I find cleaning the keycaps satisfying. Very satisfying.
I loved the Miami set until I actually started using it at work. After about two weeks of use, you could see a thin layer of dirt/oil gathering on all the turquoise keys. (I usually keep my hands clean and wash them about 3-4 times a day after I piss/****.) I picked up a box of alcohol wipes and would occasionally wipe down the keys, but that became sorta tiresome to do every week.
It's probably also good to ask which Miami set, if its tai-hao those caps have a coating that can be removed.I loved the Miami set until I actually started using it at work. After about two weeks of use, you could see a thin layer of dirt/oil gathering on all the turquoise keys. (I usually keep my hands clean and wash them about 3-4 times a day after I piss/****.) I picked up a box of alcohol wipes and would occasionally wipe down the keys, but that became sorta tiresome to do every week.
That is very sad. How is the Miami's texture? Is it rough?
It's probably also good to ask which Miami set, if its tai-hao those caps have a coating that can be removed.I loved the Miami set until I actually started using it at work. After about two weeks of use, you could see a thin layer of dirt/oil gathering on all the turquoise keys. (I usually keep my hands clean and wash them about 3-4 times a day after I piss/****.) I picked up a box of alcohol wipes and would occasionally wipe down the keys, but that became sorta tiresome to do every week.
That is very sad. How is the Miami's texture? Is it rough?
It's probably also good to ask which Miami set, if its tai-hao those caps have a coating that can be removed.I loved the Miami set until I actually started using it at work. After about two weeks of use, you could see a thin layer of dirt/oil gathering on all the turquoise keys. (I usually keep my hands clean and wash them about 3-4 times a day after I piss/****.) I picked up a box of alcohol wipes and would occasionally wipe down the keys, but that became sorta tiresome to do every week.
That is very sad. How is the Miami's texture? Is it rough?
Yeah, the texture is sort of rough on the Tai Hao but has that slightly gross stickiness from the damn coating, gonna remove it as soon as I can get some alcohol at a high enough proof. I don't think 70% is going to cut it.
Are there any real tips for maintenance of keycaps? Maybe an Isopropyl 90% alcohol rub every once in a while or does that remove the paint?
Are there any real tips for maintenance of keycaps? Maybe an Isopropyl 90% alcohol rub every once in a while or does that remove the paint?
I've seen people use denture cleaner to clean off their keys. I'd imagine it's pretty easy on the plastic since it's basically just minty Alka-Seltzer, so I intend to use those the next time my keys get gross.
I just noticed the other day that my spacebar that I replaced with a Unicomp one is now as dirty as the rest of the keys, lol. I think it was lonely since it was the only clean key.
I really can't wait to clean all the Ms. They're really filthy.
Fixed. ;)I just noticed the other day that my spacebar that I replaced with a Unicomp one is now as dirty as the rest of the keys, lol. I think it was lonely since it was the only clean key.
I really can't wait to clean all the Ms. They're really filthy.
There's no time in the present :thumb:
Fixed. ;)I just noticed the other day that my spacebar that I replaced with a Unicomp one is now as dirty as the rest of the keys, lol. I think it was lonely since it was the only clean key.
I really can't wait to clean all the Ms. They're really filthy.
There's no time in the present :thumb:
I do...Fixed. ;)I just noticed the other day that my spacebar that I replaced with a Unicomp one is now as dirty as the rest of the keys, lol. I think it was lonely since it was the only clean key.
I really can't wait to clean all the Ms. They're really filthy.
There's no time in the present :thumb:
Haha, I went back to fix my post thinking I'd actually typed that :-[
You need a keyboard cleaning maid!
If they're straight up dirty, like with actual dirt on the keys, then hell no! If it's shine, then eh. I'm totally not a slob, but I think genetics screwed me when it comes to key cap shine, (if it has to do with oils anyway) because most of my caps get shiny pretty quick, so there's not much I can do. I have found that using a fine polishing cloth can take the shine off even old super shiny caps, but aside from photo ops, it's really not worth it if they're just going to shine up again.Non-shiny keyboard caps is kinda like non-shiny skin--doesn't seem real to me. :thumb:
I do...Fixed. ;)I just noticed the other day that my spacebar that I replaced with a Unicomp one is now as dirty as the rest of the keys, lol. I think it was lonely since it was the only clean key.
I really can't wait to clean all the Ms. They're really filthy.
There's no time in the present :thumb:
Haha, I went back to fix my post thinking I'd actually typed that :-[
You need a keyboard cleaning maid!Show Image(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/maid-cleaning-keyboard-desk-portrait-young-happy-office-55359088.jpg)If they're straight up dirty, like with actual dirt on the keys, then hell no! If it's shine, then eh. I'm totally not a slob, but I think genetics screwed me when it comes to key cap shine, (if it has to do with oils anyway) because most of my caps get shiny pretty quick, so there's not much I can do. I have found that using a fine polishing cloth can take the shine off even old super shiny caps, but aside from photo ops, it's really not worth it if they're just going to shine up again.Non-shiny keyboard caps is kinda like non-shiny skin--doesn't seem real to me. :thumb:
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.You must have a lot of self-control!
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
Nope :p
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
Nope :p
Pro :)
I've been eating so much Vietnamese food this year hoping to up my chopstick game.
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
Nope :p
Pro :)
I've been eating so much Vietnamese food this year hoping to up my chopstick game.
I did drop a chopstick once :(
But only once!
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
Nope :p
Pro :)
I've been eating so much Vietnamese food this year hoping to up my chopstick game.
I did drop a chopstick once :(
But only once!
...and that chopstick was never seen again...straight in the fire pit
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I eat and drink at the computer but I wash my hands frequently and won't type until after I've eaten.
I eat at the keyboard with chopsticks. No need to wash hands :)
Ever picked up the chopsticks the wrong way? ;D
Nope :p
Pro :)
I've been eating so much Vietnamese food this year hoping to up my chopstick game.
I did drop a chopstick once :(
But only once!
...and that chopstick was never seen again...straight in the fire pit
No! No, it was one of my yellow pair, and definitely recovered seconds later!
You two should get used to the metal Korean chopsticks. It feels sturdy and balanced in your hands :D
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
I found using denture tabs that I don't need to wipe them at all, all teh dirt seems to fall off into the bottom of the vase that I'm using.
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
I found using denture tabs that I don't need to wipe them at all, all teh dirt seems to fall off into the bottom of the vase that I'm using.
Yeah I also recommend the denture tabs. Saves you a lot of time having to clean each cap individually, plus they smell nice afterwards.
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
I found using denture tabs that I don't need to wipe them at all, all teh dirt seems to fall off into the bottom of the vase that I'm using.
Yeah I also recommend the denture tabs. Saves you a lot of time having to clean each cap individually, plus they smell nice afterwards.
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
Never!
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
Never!
Clearly lies... :P
Have you guys ever seen keyboards with caps that look like they've been so well-used that they're worn through? I've seen pics of a few and really wonder what kind of conditions boards like that have been in. Beyond wearing down texture to the point of going THROUGH the cap. Damn!
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
I found using denture tabs that I don't need to wipe them at all, all teh dirt seems to fall off into the bottom of the vase that I'm using.
Who wouldn't be bothered! I semi constantly clean my blank white caps on my HHKB. The boards looks so good when they clean and so grimy when they not :( Any one got any tips for quick cleaning? I took them all off the other day and thoroughly cleaned them with a toothbrush and some clean green and water and they were looking grimy again within a week :'( I use it all day at work so makes sense but still...
i put my caps in a glass off vineagear mixed with water and soap. Leave them for a day, then just wipe the dirt off with paper. As good as new
I found using denture tabs that I don't need to wipe them at all, all teh dirt seems to fall off into the bottom of the vase that I'm using.
Oh cool, so just something like this: https://clicks.co.za/products/view/steradent-pro-denture-cleaner-whitening-30-tablets ? and may be a stupid question but is this ok for any colour caps?
I absolutely hate dirty keys so wash my hands before every typing session and NEVER eat or drink at the keyboard.
Not even once? Cheeky pizza? NEVER!?
Never!
Clearly lies... :P
Definitely lies
My dolch still has dominos pepperoni oil on it
I have a tendency of resting my right thumb against the space bar sometimes - just took off my caps for cleaning today and wasn't expecting this....
Edit: I'm so sorry GMK :'( :'( :'(
Warning: nsfl
I HATE WHEN MY KEYBOARD GETS DIRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
By the way, what's the best way to properly clean PBT keycaps? (from a leopold FC750R)
I HATE WHEN MY KEYBOARD GETS DIRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
By the way, what's the best way to properly clean PBT keycaps? (from a leopold FC750R)
For a small thing, wiping them with alcohol works and is safe for PBT. For a more thorough cleaning, putting them in a denture tab or alka-seltzer bath will spruce them right up.
I HATE WHEN MY KEYBOARD GETS DIRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
By the way, what's the best way to properly clean PBT keycaps? (from a leopold FC750R)
For a small thing, wiping them with alcohol works and is safe for PBT. For a more thorough cleaning, putting them in a denture tab or alka-seltzer bath will spruce them right up.
Asked the wife right away if she knew about those things as soon as I read that comment. Now I know how to clean keycaps properly.
I've been cleaning it with just water (and spit) sometimes :))
How did you even find this thread? :))I made the thread :cool: .....it was never lost.
How did you even find this thread? :))I made the thread :cool: .....it was never lost.
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Still bothers me can't wait for my new keyboard to get here so I can stop typing on these dirty caps.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180417/f588ad21aaab7bcd0b9d1ec3cee392c3.jpg)
1. Burn;
2. Buy new;
3. Clean, pretty, shiny.