During these pandemic days, keeping your gadgets and tech accessories clean and germ free is of paramount importance. As a leading Australian mobile application development agency, Elegant Media knows this only too well.
Mouse
Probably one of the most constantly touched devices it is super important to keep your mouse clean and spotless. Having a dirty and grimy mouse is sure to help spread germs and bacteria along with corona and other viruses.
To clean your mouse, unplug and wipe the whole mouse down with a dry cloth. You can then run a toothpick around any crevices along the mouse to get rid of any gunk or residue in the mouse’s body. You can then do this for the reverse side of the mouse as well. After this, you can dampen a dry cloth with some rubbing alcohol and gently clean the mouse.
Keyboard
Regular cleaning of your keyboard is critical to ensuring its long term viability. In addition to dust, sweat and other common items, the keyboard also plays host to food debris as well. Left unattended this could lead to problems with ants and rodents and eventually your keyboard could cease to function.
To clean and sanitize your keyboard, you must first disconnect it from the main computer and then turn it upside down to ensure all dirt, dust and captured items fall out.
You can then use the end of a cotton bud dipped in rubbing alcohol to slowly deep clean the narrow grooves of the keyboard. You can use a dry lint-free cloth to remove the last of the dust and other items and then polish your keyboard.
Monitor
If you use a separate desktop monitor then keeping that clean is also a must. Monitors attract dust, insects and cobwebs and can help in the transmission of diseases and viruses.
To clean a monitor first of all power it off and disconnect any cables. After the monitor has cooled down, use a microfibre cloth to gently wipe the monitor’s screen and get rid of dust and fingerprints. It is also possible to use compressed air for this purpose as well.
The next step is to dampen a cloth with a small amount of water (mixed 50/50 with vinegar for stubborn stains) to clean the monitor surface but remember never to press hard on the screen. When you are finished, let the monitor dry and then reconnect the cables.
Desktop Tower
If you use a desktop computer then the computer tower or casing is also important to be kept clean and sanitized. The tower cashing and interior can also easily play host to various objects and dirt that can affect the operation of your device.
Mousepad
Another tech item accessory that we use regularly is the mouse pad. The flat and wide surface of the mousepad is the ideal breeding ground for all types of germs and diseases, therefore keeping your mouse pad clean is of paramount importance.
To clean a mouse pad pour a tiny bit of dishwashing soap and using a soft brush scrub the entirety of the mousepad thoroughly to remove any stains, oil, or other foreign objects.
You can then rinse the mousepad carefully making sure all excess water is removed before setting it to dry on a towel most often, cloth side down.
Mobile development utilizes computers and laptops on a daily basis and it is important just like our bodies to keep all these vital tools clean, sanitized, disinfected and germ free.