How to clean sticky laptop keyboard
How do you clean sticky laptop keys without removing them?
Some computer manufacturers recommend using a damp cloth made of microfiber to gently clean the keys, while others suggest cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol. Mild soap and water are also recommended for cleaning keys.
How do you fix a sticky keyboard on a laptop?
Brushing, shaking and spraying air on something sticky won’t get rid of it, you’ll need to remove the sticky substance manually. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and use it to clean between your keyboard keys to try to remove as much of the stickiness as possible, recommends Popular Science.
How do you fix a sticky keyboard?
Blowing out the keyboard
- Buy a can of compressed air. You can find it at almost any place where electronics are sold.
- Turn the computer off. If you have a desktop, unplug the keyboard from the computer.
- Use the air to gently blow around and under the keys. …
- Brush away any debris. …
- Try the keys again.