New mac convert, I have had my iMac aluminum keyboard for 3 months and the keys are getting a tiny bit grubby. I am thinking I can turn off, unplug, spray a mild cleaner on a soft cloth and clean it up, but I cannot find a single source anywhere on the web that confirms this is ok. Is there any reason I can't do this?
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Please help me clean my keyboard!
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Cotton swabs (I use Q-Tips) work quite well for getting into those smaller areas. For even smaller areas go your local model shop and pick up some Micro Brushes they are awesome for that job.
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In the US you can buy a box of alcohol swabs for ~$0.99. The same ones used on you when you get an injection or IV at a medical facility. These work great to clean keyboards and mice.
Wow - Q-Tips? That's cool but I have other things to clean today... lol J/K that's good detailing.
Personally, I use a baby wipe. They're perfect. Mildly cleansing, damp but not saturated and I always have them. (FYI - you don't need a baby to buy them).
Seriously, aside from displays they work great for most of my computer cleaning needs.
Personally, I use a baby wipe. They're perfect. Mildly cleansing, damp but not saturated and I always have them. (FYI - you don't need a baby to buy them).
Seriously, aside from displays they work great for most of my computer cleaning needs.
Wow - I don't even want to know how you figured that out. I'll definitely have to try it though. Anyone want to volunteer?
yep, these things stay pretty clean.. ESPECIALLY compared to the old pro keyboards... those things were a pain