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When You Know It's Time to Clean Your Laptop

When You Know It’s Time to Clean Your Laptop | Condo Cleaning Toronto
February 2, 2018

When You Know It’s Time to Clean Your Laptop | Condo Cleaning Toronto

 

Ignorance is bliss, especially when you know it’s time to clean your laptop. These convenient computing machines have become so much apart of our lives; you’re probably touching yours right now! But how often do you clean it? Think about all the times you washed your hands, and then went straight back to your laptop. Yea, the hand washing doesn’t do much if you’re constantly re-touching filth. Unfortunately, the same story applies when it comes to your cell phone.

 

When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Being On Laptop
When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Being On Laptop

 

However, if you’re reading this article, it means that you’re ready to take the plunge! So we’ll dive right in. For now, we’re going to focus on 3 main areas that you should clean: your case, screen and keyboard. Before we begin, it’s important that you check your laptop manufacturer’s manual to see if there’s any special considerations you should know of before you get your baby nice and clean.

 

Supplies You’ll Need To Clean Your Laptop

 

When it comes to cleaning your laptop, you never want to use alcohol. This is especially true when it comes to your monitor and keyboard. So, to make your cleaning job fast and easy make sure you have all the right supplies with you before you begin. These supplies include, a regular sponge, dishwashing detergent (without bleach or other strong chemicals), a pencil with an eraser on the end, distilled or purified water, microfiber cloth and cotton swabs.

 

When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Cotton Swab
When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Cotton Swab

 

The reason you want to have distilled or purified water is because tap water has the tendency to leave permanent mineral deposits, and no one wants a stain. And what about the controversial cotton swab? When it comes to laptop cleaning, cotton swabs lose their controversy. You can use the standard kind from Shopper’s Drug Mart. However, for the best results and easy maneuvering, we recommend you opt for medical swabs. This is simply because they are better made, and wrapped a tighter than the common brands. And don’t worry, they’re not hard to find. Just like regular Q-tips, the medical kind can be bought at any pharmacy!

 

The Laptop Case

 

You might have been wondering why dishwashing detergent was on the supply list. Well, it’s there when you decide that it’s time to clean your case. But you’re not putting detergent directly on the case. No, you must create a cleaning solution by mixing 1 cup of distilled water and a dollop of dishwashing detergent. Then, soak the sponge in the liquid and ring it out until it’s damp. Next, wipe down the case with the solution you just concocted. Lastly, air-dry the case while you move on to the harder stuff!

 

When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Case
When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Case

 

Getting Your Screen Clean

 

When it comes to cleaning the actual laptop, you have to shut it down and unplug. You don’t want electricity anywhere near the cleaning process! As you can imagine, monitors are very sensitive to liquid. Which leaves three ways for you to clean your screen…

 

(Note: Once you’ve cleaned your screen, let it dry before you close it. This will help avoid letting any moisture seep into your keyboard!)

 

Just a cloth

 

Use a microfiber cloth to wipe off dust and any finger print marks. Your screen    may not be disinfected, but it’ll definitely look cleaner!

A damp sponge

 

This will take a little precision. Wet your sponge with only water- never with alcohol or soap. One you’ve wrung the sponge out so that it’s only a little damp, rub your screen gently. Wipe it down with love.

 

Get an LCD monitor cleaning kit

 

If you’re feeling scared about cleaning your monitor without an official monitor cleaning product, an LCD cleaning kit may be for you! However, know that the kit will contain things you could easily source from home. Like a lint-free cloth, and package of damp toilettes. The value of the LCD cleaning kit lies in the toilettes. Because, instead of being damp with water they will be moistened with an official LCD monitor cleaning solution.

 

Your Laptop Keyboard 

 

When it comes to cleaning key caps, make sure your laptop is turned off. Then, grab the pencil with an eraser at the end that we mentioned in the supplies section, and use it to rub off any build up on the keys. Then, use the swabs to get into the nooks and crannies, where eraser shavings and crumbs may have fallen!

 

When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Keyboard
When You Know It’s Time To Clean Your Laptop Keyboard

 

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Written by Savannah Binder, Maid4Condos

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