Cleaning a mechanical keyboard is a relatively straightforward operation: here’s how, after disconnecting it, for ordinary and extraordinary cleaning.
HOW TO CLEAN A MECHANICAL KEYBOARD: ORDINARY CLEANING
To clean the mechanical keyboard, be sure to remove dust and any small dirt regularly.
So, you can use a small portable vacuum cleaner, compressed air, or a brush with soft bristles to dust the keys and the spaces between them: choose the right tool for your model and, gradually, proceed in one direction to remove dirt.
If necessary, turn the keyboard over and move it gently so that the debris falls out.
Then, wipe the mechanical keyboard gently with a slightly damp microfiber cloth and dry perfectly with a dry cloth.
HOW TO CLEAN THE MECHANICAL KEYBOARD: EXTRAORDINARY CLEANING
If the mechanical keyboard is filthy, take a picture first! Because? To know where to put the keys back when you put them back.
You can remove them with a unique tool and wash them by leaving them to soak in a basin with water and dish soap.
Dry them or wait a day or two or as long as necessary for them to be completely dry: at that point, you can put them back in their place.
In the meantime, you can clean the keyboard base: put it upside down and shake it lightly.
Also, clean the gaps between the critical bays with a cotton swab or a brush moistened with alcohol, but avoid getting the inside wet.
After assembling the keys, you can also clean the mechanical keyboard with a slightly damp cloth and close by drying it with another fabric.
On the market, you can also find specific products.
These are the general guidelines for cleaning a mechanical keyboard but consult them.
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