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Keep your peripherals clean for a much better experience

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Dust and lint deposits on the desktop PC and notebook can cause serious problems, which prevent the computer from cooling efficiently, causing the PC to shut down automatically. Compressed Air Spray, Cleaning Gel, Foam, LCD Wipe: You can find a wide variety of supplies at an average technical store for cleaning your computer. But what do you really need to clean your computer?

There are studies that scare us into saying that how many bacteria live happily on the surface and hidden corners of keyboards and mice in an average office. From these, it turns out that more than the toilet, which we admit, is quite scary. By using these devices alone at home, you can shake your hands with less bacteria than those who work or have fun in places that use more of these peripherals every day. The most vulnerable places are educational institutions, internet cafes and hospitals. In addition to not being aesthetically pleasing, a cluttered keyboard or mouse can make a variety of mistakes: stuck rollers, dead keys, stumbling mouse cursors are the most common problems.

Laser and optical mice, although different in their mechanism of action, are similar in terms of cleaning, but will be discussed together.

The outer casing of the mouse can be cleaned relatively easily with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, we can try some mild detergent, an antibacterial wipe. It is important to use a cleaning agent that does not hurt the plastic, that is, it does not contain any solvent that can harm our mice. Household cleaning products include those that have a detrimental effect on the plastics and peripherals that make up the periphery. rubberized parts, they can change their hardness, surface luster, or even dissolve them. Such as Acetone, an active ingredient in stain removers, thinners and nail polishes, Ethyl alcohol, which is a component of certain solvents, but is also used in health care e.g. stronger than skin disinfectants. Also dangerous for plastics is ethyl acetate. found in stain removers, nail polish removers, and ammonia, which may contain cleaning agents for glass, porcelain, and stainless steel. In most cases, warm water is enough, but you can safely use most detergents in a mild solution. Isopropyl alcohol can do a good job of removing stubborn dirt.

Laser and optical mice, although different in their mechanism of action, are similar in terms of cleaning, but will be discussed together.

Keyboard surfaces are cleaned like mice, using a soft, damp cloth to wipe contaminated parts. Let’s not forget the bottom parts too, because the plastic pegs like to gather the lint around them.

Removing hairs, crumbs and other debris between the buttons is not always that easy, and we sometimes have to do tricks. If only a small piece falls between the buttons and we can’t pinch it, we can cheat it with stepping stone or sealing tape. It also helps to gently shake the keyboard upside down. A small, flat brush is easy to sweep between the button rows: Brush brings up lint under the buttons and can be more effective than vacuuming or compressed air blowing. We can be inventive if you do not have a flat brush at hand, a toothbrush to clean your toothpicks, or even a mascara. If you want to vacuum at all costs, use a less powerful handheld vacuum cleaner, a USB mini vacuum cleaner that won’t suck up the buttons. If we do not have a compact vacuum cleaner for our purpose, we can easily make a temporary extra attachment from a straw.

Keeping your desk clean and regularly wiping out the peripherals you use most often doesn’t necessarily require more drastic procedures, and your mouse and keyboard will serve you faithfully for years to come.

Now, if you think it’s time to replace your old peripherals, visit our store now and check out our amazing selection of affordable gaming accessories.

 

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