Best way to clean a laptop keyboard

What is the best way to clean a laptop keyboard and do products often used to clean keyboards cause damage?

Asked by kashif on 4th May 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Turn off the laptop and unplug it for safety.


2. Hold it upside down and gently tap to dislodge loose crumbs.


3. Use compressed air at an angle to blow out debris between keys.


4. Brush with a soft brush to remove remaining dust."
Answered on 7th Feb 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"To mantain your computer keyboard clean it is simply using paint brush with dry soft cloth"
Answered on 13th Feb 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"compressed air is the best to clean laptops, use a dry cloth to wipe down the screen and outer layer then use compressed air to finish of the rest of dust..
Do not get any appliance wet that can potentially leak through to the internal components.
If need be you can use a damp cloth on the outer screen lid but limit this to the lid and not the vents or any opening
best regards"
Answered on 20th Feb 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"Microfiber towels are preferred. Make sure it is not too wet and clean."
Answered on 9th Jul 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"You can buy compressed air in a tin that sprays.. maybe dust away I think it’s called"
Answered on 10th Feb 2025 - Member since Jan 2025 - report
"Unplug/ turn off the keyboard and then wipe with rubbing alcohol and paper towel or cotton ball. Use a q tip for small spaces if needed. Or you can use a gel soft sponge to remove the excess debris."
Answered on 4th Jan 2025 - Member since Jul 2024 - report
"Hi Kashif,

I personally clean my laptop keyboard with the spray sanitiser ( if too dirty) applied on the cotton buds and this allows me to go though the keyboard.

Is very handy to do it, your laptop is cleaned, sanitised and also it is an easy job , to be honest :).

Good luck ! :)"
Answered on 16th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Whether it's cotton or microfiber, the cloth can't reach all the surfaces of the keyboard. That's why I work with a girl who creates my BIO slime without perfume or dyes. That slime hangs all the dust, even from those extremely small surfaces, because it is elastic, does not stick and leaves no traces. Most commercial sprays are toxic and contain alcohol which can cause severe skin allergies. In case of traces of food, I use microfiber with hot water and then this slime that works wonders"
Answered on 30th Jun 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Hiya, I wouldn't use any products on the keyboard. Use a damp cloth then a dry cloth wipe ( microfiber cloths are best )"
Answered on 4th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
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