Efficiently sanitizing your keyboard with a quick method - discover the steps
In the digital age, where information spreads like wildfire, life hacks for various problems have become a common sight on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. One such hack that has recently gained popularity is a solution for cleaning keyboards. But does it live up to its promise? Let's take a closer look.
Dust, skin flakes, and food remnants can accumulate in keyboards over time, creating a less-than-hygienic environment. A simple trick, involving the adhesive edge of a Post-it note, has been touted as an effective way to clean the dirt between keyboard keys.
The hack is quick, easy, and doesn't require many steps or expensive materials. You simply slide the sticky note between the keys and run it along the rows of keys. After one pass, the sticky note is flipped over and the process is repeated.
However, this hack is primarily effective on keyboards with individually spaced keys, as the sticky edge can get between the keys to remove debris. Keyboards with continuous key spaces, such as some laptop keyboards or certain MacBooks, where keys blend into a smooth surface without distinct separations, are less suited to this method. Since there are no gaps or separations for the sticky edge to access debris, it cannot pick up dirt hidden in crevices as easily or at all.
Alternative cleaning methods, like using compressed air, specialized cleaning gels, or gentle adhesive cleaning putties, tend to work better for those continuous key surfaces.
In summary, the sticky note trick is a simple and satisfying cleaning hack for traditional keyboards. However, it does not work well on keyboards with continuous or flat key surfaces. So, while this hack lives up to its promise for many, it's important to consider the type of keyboard you have before giving it a try.
[1] Source: Lifehacker, "The Best Keyboard Cleaning Hack You Haven't Tried Yet" [2] Source: PCMag, "The Best Keyboard Cleaners You Can Buy" [3] Source: CNET, "How to clean your keyboard" [4] Source: MacWorld, "How to clean a MacBook Pro keyboard"
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