Couple of days back, I posted about dirtier keyboards than toilets. The simple reason behind it was to wake you up because I care about your health. From the comments, I have realized that not many of us were aware of this bitter fact. Looking at your willingness to take preventive measures, I thought I should give you some direction on how to clean your keyboard.

What all you need? A good disinfectant, a soft dusting cloth and a ear bud should be enough for you to clean it off.

• Remember to switch off your workstation by pulling the power supply. I would suggest to completely remove the plug than turning the electric switch off only to be 100% sure of no electrical damage would take place with the disinfectant fluid you are using.

• Now dip the earbud into the disinfectant and gently weave through the keys of keyboard.

• Once you are done weaving through the small keys, dip a corner of the duster into the liquid and wipe off the broader areas of the keyboard and mouse.

• You might have spilled some extra liquid by now on the keyboard. This might cause some trouble, so quickly use the dry end of the duster, wipe off any excess fluid.

• Well, are you not satisfied with the job you are doing and want to get it thoroughly cleaned, get out a screwdriver and dislodge each of the keys by placing the tip of the screwdriver below the key and gently levering the tip upwards. No need to tell you that you should not try this with a laptop keyboard or a non-membrane keyboard.

• Hey by the way, do you remember what keys were placed where in the beginning?? Then you messed up dude. You might want to note down the exact location of each key. This will prevent you clipping the keys back in the wrong location.

• Once you have dislodged a line of keys, wipe each of them off well and dust out the bottom of the keyboard gently and with a dry cloth. Once you’re done, replace the keys and you should be looking at a spotless, disinfected keyboard.

Well, I know what I explained is not a rocket science certainly, but I am sure explaining this process in detail will help you some or other place. Enjoy the germ free keyboard now :). Enjoy the health tips and Be safe!