[CCTALK] Re: [CCTECH] Keycap cleaning strategy

From: Gordon Zaft <zaft_at_azstarnet.com>
Date: Wed May 15 20:47:48 2002

At 07:13 PM 5/15/2002 +0200, you wrote:

>I usually have good success with the foam-type screen cleaner sold as
>aerosol. It is meant not only for the glass part (tube itself), but also
>for the housing, which is certainly made from the same material as the
>keyboard. Apply as described: spray on, let soak for a while, then wipe
>off with a paper towel. Admitted, this is a bit more tricky with a
>keyboard than with a screen, but it is possible.
>
>Even moderately filthy keyboards do not require taking off the keycaps
>this way, so it's a quick method.

         I usually supplement this with using Dust-Off or a similar
compressed-air product to blow out the various kinds of gook that lurk
inside. It's amazing (and disgusting!) what you'll blow out of a keyboard
that way.

GZ
Received on Wed May 15 2002 - 20:47:48 BST