How to clean a mechanical keyboard is very similar to how you would take care of a wooden boat. You must first read all of the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean a mechanical keyboard. Many keyboard manufactures recommend against cleaning the wooden ones with any type of chemicals. It is also suggested that you never use ammonia based cleaners. How to clean a mechanical keyboard is very similar to how you would take care of a wooden boat. You must first read all of the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean a mechanical keyboard. Many keyboard manufactures recommend against cleaning the wooden ones with any type of chemicals. It is also suggested that you never use ammonia based cleaners.
Important Notice: Do not ever place your mechanical keyboards in a freezer or refrigerator, even for a short amount of time. The space temperatures could damage your keyboards or even cause them to crack. Once you are finished cleaning the keyboards, wipe it down again to prevent future spills. Leaving it plugged in may damage the keyboard internally, or may disconnect the keyboard from the rest of the computers.
As far as cleaning materials are concerned, one of the better choices would be to use a mechanical keyboard cleaner made out of cotton. Some people prefer to use a chiclet knife to scrape off the excess dirt and grime. However, this method can result in scratching the surface of the switches. The best thing would be to use some cotton swabs dipped into the cleaner. It is best to only do this once you are sure all the switches are fully cleaned.
How to clean a mechanical keyboard also depends on how the spill occurred. There are certain types of spill that are not too difficult to remove such as fingerprints, dirt, grease, or water. However, oil and grease are a different story. When you discover that a greasy stain has occurred on your keyboard, don't remove the plate until you have removed the oil/grease with a cloth or cotton bud.
If it is an accidental spill, don't rub or wipe it. Instead, take a clean cotton piece and dip it in some soapy water. Dip it in a cup of warm water as well. Now gently wipe the spill with the piece of cotton. However, if there is an oil spill, it's best that you use some of the contents of the bottle of the vacuum cleaner. Rubbing too hard with too much water may remove the oily residue from the plate and the switch.
To remove the keypad from the plate, first make sure the spill has completely dried up. Then take some of the spill and put it in a bowl of warm soapy water. Then place it in the vacuum container and either vacuum it up or take it outside to throw it away.
The keycaps are also susceptible to grime and dirt. But they are easily taken care of. What you need to do is get some of the grime and dirt off the keycaps. For keyboard cleaning, you can use a bottle sponge dipped into rubbing alcohol to remove the grime.
In order to keep your keyboard in good condition, perform a thorough cleaning at least once a week. By so doing, you're prolonging the lifespan of your device. For more information on keyboard cleaning procedures, you can consult your Mechanical Keyboar User's Manual or visit my blog today.
Now let's talk about cleaning chiclet keyboards (also known as typing surfaces) for these types of keyboards are very tough and durable. But there are also some things that you have to consider when cleaning it. These include the following: lubricating the parts; washing it with mild soap water; and drying it naturally. Yes, you read it right. You need to dry it naturally!
Before you start cleaning, you have to be sure that the keyboard is completely drained. If you don't do this, your keycaps may swell up and cause dents or dings on the keycaps. So what you can do to help prevent this is to use dish soap and water. You should then soak the keycaps in the dish soap and water for a few minutes to remove all the soap residue.
If your keyboard uses rubber-based mechanical keypad, the best ways to clean a mechanical keyboard is to use gentle dish soap and warm water to get rid of the soap residue. Rinse it off after several minutes. For metal-based keypads, you can use a toothbrush to clean it. But then again, make sure that you use only mild toothbrush to avoid hurting the keyboard.
Here are some other ways to clean a mechanical keyboard: you can use compressed air to blow out the dirt or spills. Also, if it's not possible to use compressed air or dish soap and water, you can use the vacuum cleaner to suck them up out. Some compressed air can be found in your car exhaust. You can also use damp rags and paper towels to clean the surface. Lastly, the last and probably the easiest way to clean a mechanical keyboard is to use a small brush. It can easily be done with your finger.