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cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers 13 months ago

I've learnt that out of all the things that we use daily, the key board is the dirtiest though it does'nt appear to be like one. It has the most amt of harmful bacteria. So u need to keep ur keyboard clean all the time. it is also good to wash ur hands after u've done using the computer. especially, my mylotter frenz who spend hours on computer and use the keyboard need to know this. there are new anti-bacterial keyboards too in the market.. well, not exactly new.. jus incase anyone was not aware of that.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 93/100. learn2earn (14955)   ranked 3,072 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

I agree with you that the keyboard is probably the dirtiest part of the whole computer system. And thank you for reminding me to clean my keyboard. I hope to spend some time this week to do that. I have not been paying attention to my keyboard and it may have accommodated a lot of dirt but I can't recognize that much because it is dark in color.


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

anytime my fren. it always a pleasure..and yes keyboards probably dont seem dirty but its good keep them clean all the time. good for u and others too who use ur computer.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. purplealabaster (2142)   ranked 132 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

Yes, I keep my keyboard clean. Not only does it harbor a ton of bacteria but it also is not good for the keyboard if you don't clean it on a regular basis. The keys will begin to stick, and they either will not work at all when you press them or they will repeat even after you have taken your finger off them.


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

yes i agree with u. the keys usually get jammed and can be irritating to the user. keeping them clean not only helps in terms of hygiene it always avoids keyboards getting spoilt. good pt purplealabaster.

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3. myLot reputation of 91/100. UmiNoor (785)   ranked 3,065 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

Yes I've read it somewhere that the computer keyboard is one of the dirtiest thing that we use daily. But I'm not worried because I'm not usually in front of the computer. But I still think I need to clean it though because my daughter likes to snack while surfing the net.


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

not only cleaning the keyboard, keeping hands clean before and after we use the computer is also very important. it wud be a good idea to inculcte this cleaning habit into the child. take care uminoor!

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4. myLot reputation of 46/100. cbakin20 (152)   ranked 5,148 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

Yeah, it's true that they're really dirty overall, but remember, you were the one who put the germs there in the first place most likely. If you're putting anything there, it'll only make other people sick or get other people's hands dirty. And not only is it a good idea to wash your hands after using the computer, but you should also wash them beforehand. I haven't heard any reviews about antibacterial keyboards, but keyboard covers sometimes are helpful and some, I think, can even be washed. This can keep keyboards even cleaner.


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

a very good pt mentioned by u cbakin. its not only our safety we shud be worrie abt. we always got to care for others too. re the anti-bacterial keyboards, i dunno if all the companies have them but yea Lenonvo does. though they call it anti-bacterial i still clean it regularly.

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5. jbolanger (36)   ranked 12,000 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

i alway keep it clean

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6. myLot reputation of 90/100. lala501 (847)   ranked 119 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

I don't really care about the keyboard. Like if its clean or dirty.


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

hey lala501! who cares abt the damn keyboard.. this discussion is abt our heath and safety. take care my fren.

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7. myLot reputation of 89/100. prinzcy (2308)   ranked 1,844 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

I've heard about how dirty keyboard can be and it is true. This one is quite a mess. I don't snack while using it but it still get dirty. I used cotton buds to help me cleaning it. It can reach deeper into the keys. Though I must say, the keyboard won't be really clean. Some dirt might get inside. I need to get one of those mini vacuum cleaner to clean all this mess.

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (5385)   ranked 112 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

Hi cryapytears, you've raised a very good point there as mine seems to have some yogurt in it and the letters are sticking a bit, and now that you mention it it definitely needs a good cleanin. But I haven't got a clue how to go about it and you failed to give the solution which I could definitely use. I can't wash it as it's electrical so how exactly does one clean it up?


cryhapytears (51)   ranked 3,262 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

hi thea09! sory, i mentioned the problem but no soln given. but hey, here iam.. all u have to do is unplug the keyboard, use some anti-bacterial and disinfectant spray, take the cleaning cloth and clean the keyboard gently. For the dust, which is accumulated under the keys or in the gap between the keys, u cud either use the cotton buds or mini vaccum cleaner helps a lot.


myLot reputation of 96/100. thea09 (5385)   ranked 112 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  13 months ago

Thanks a lot for that, we don't use vacuums out here but I'll try the rest as they are really sticking today, keep having to type G twice. You obviously hadn't heard of my reputation as a total technophobe. How long after using disinfectant is it safe to turn it back on again and will bleach do the trick or just bathroom cleaner? Sorryhappy

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9. vidyasagar00729 (68)   13 months ago

Ya You are right. I am also heared that.
Bacteria on the key bord is bigger than in the toilets.
So every one just keep your key bord clean. by the way I forget your question. I am always keep my keyboard clean.
thank you. keep MyLoting.

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. patofgold23 (1660)   ranked 3,071 out of 16,457 in questions & answers   13 months ago

i do not share my computer with anybody...but I know i have to keep it clean too.I"m just lazy/...about once a month if I turn my keyboard upside dow,..all kinds of stuff fall from it...chips, dust, mostly pieces of food..lolz!


wcwdedumo (75)   ranked 10,863 out of 16,457 in questions & answers  12 months ago

I have eperienced that too!!!I see different stuff falling off my keyboard when i turn it upside down.

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