Your laptop’s keyboard could carry 20,000 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. Research done by it company CBT Nuggets.

If you share a device with other members of your household, you can prevent the spread of germs. It’ll just take a few minutes out of your day, and your keyboard will look brand-newww.

You do n’t want to accidentally hit a hotkey combination that leads to disaster. Unplug it to reduce the risk of shorting something if any moisture gets inside. Make sure you have everything important backed up in case something goes horribly wrong.

To clear out the biggest crumbs, dust, or other debris that wandered into your keys, turn their laptop upside down and allow them to fall out. Gently tap the bottom of the chassis to dislodge any stubborn particles.

Make sure that you use a small attachment and the lowest power setting. If you have a small handheld vacuum, even better..

Spray the air in a zigzag pattern so you do n’t miss any nooks and crannies. Do not spray air directly under the keycaps; it could damage delicate electronics.

If you need to remove your keycaps, look up your laptop model and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. In some cases, it wo n’t be possible to do without breaking the keys, and you’ll want to speak to a professional.

Clean the surface of the keyboard to eliminate germs, smudges, and stains. Clean everything down with a disinfectant wipe. Avoid any wipes that contain bleach.

Do n’t spray water or any cleaning liquids directly on the keyboard. Do n’t use any cloth that’s dripping wet.

Next, go over everything with a damp cloth. Try to avoid anything abrasive that could scratch the keys, like a paper towel.