Learn to clean a keyboard

10 minutes Replacement cost From £5.99 DIY cost £4.71 Difficulty: For a PC keyboard, unplug before you start; for a laptop keyboard, make sure it is turned off and remove the battery (refer to your manual for how to do this). Turn the vacuum to its lowest power setting and, with the keyboard flat on a desk, brush the keys with the duster attachment from left to right. You should press down hard enough to push the keys down, but not so hard that it is difficult to move the vacuum. Remove the duster attachment but keep the vacuum on. Now use the paintbrush to dislodge any debris from between the keys. Keep the nozzle of the hoover near to the brush as you work so it carries away the dirt before it has time to drop back behind the keys. Clean the brush then spray foaming cleaner on to the bristles (never use water). Give the keys a good scrub and, for stubborn stains, use a pencil eraser. Finish by wiping with a soft cloth. Rating: 1/5 Gadgets Saving money Computing guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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Learn to clean a keyboard