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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Moleboy on Wed, 24 April 2013, 16:12:22

Title: How do I clean my keyboard o.o
Post by: Moleboy on Wed, 24 April 2013, 16:12:22

I have a Ducky Shine (v1), and I'm good with taking the keycaps off--but it's absurdly hard to clean in between the switches...any special way/guide to doing this? =D

Title: Re: How do I clean my keyboard o.o
Post by: Emmiya on Wed, 24 April 2013, 16:15:13

Compressed air always worked for me, unless it's baked on(shouldn't be). In which case, just take an old toothbrush/ any sort of fine brush and gently rub then turn upside down and shake.

Title: Re: How do I clean my keyboard o.o
Post by: Grim Fandango on Wed, 24 April 2013, 17:17:34

Why not just get a keycap puller and take the keycaps off? Does not take too long. It is not like you need to do it every day and you can leave any key with a stabilizer on.

Though I can not blame you. I am lazy. Cleaning often means keeping it upside down for a bit, and wiping it down with microfiber cloth.

Title: Re: How do I clean my keyboard o.o
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 24 April 2013, 17:29:47

Vacuum is better than pressure, in general.

Q-tips and alcohol are good.

Title: Re: How do I clean my keyboard o.o
Post by: birthdaymonkey on Wed, 24 April 2013, 19:27:07

I've always used a vacuum with the narrowest attachment I have. Although sometimes I wish I had an even narrower one.