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DAS Keyboard refresh (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by SDF to c/keyboards
 

Your keyboard is (probably) gross!

A ritual cleaning and cap refresh can be a spiritual experience

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[–] silentTeee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

...shoot, you're right it is gross...have any tips on good cleaning routines, chemicals or tools? I'm worried about typical household cleaners ruining my nice keyboard.

[–] SDF 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Vacuum hair, skin/dander and crumbs. Alcohol may be okay on metal and some plastics, but windex or warm soapy water works well too.

[–] silentTeee 3 points 2 years ago

I see, thank you kind stranger! Much appreciated. Admittedly would not have expected Windex. Reminds me of how the father used it to treat a zit in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

[–] anthonyg 2 points 2 years ago

Careful with alcohol on keyboards! I used to have an original DAS Keyboard until I cleaned it with alcohol. :(

Lesson learned the hard way. I do miss that keyboard.

[–] chaorace 2 points 2 years ago

My keyboard may be gross, but life is short and I am stupid 😎