Published 21:08 IST, April 6th 2020
How to clean laptop and computers safely during the Coronavirus lockdown
Cleaning electronics can always be difficult and risky, so here is a look at how to clean laptop and computers during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Sanitization and cleanliness are absolute necessities during Coronavirus lockdown. To safeguard your household, you need to clean everything inside, including basic items such as electronic. However, cleaning your electronics can be risky as y are rar venerable to wiping liquids. It is still possible to safely clean electronic items such as laptops without having to worry too much about permanent dam. Here are steps that you need to follow to clean your laptop and keyboard safely during coronavirus lockdown.
How to clean laptop and keyboard safely
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Computers and laptops get dusty almost immediately, but cleaning m up is t an easy task. Unlike or dusty objects, you cant simply wipe down your laptop with a piece of wet cloth. However, re are some safe ways by which you can clean your laptop safely and effectively.
First, you need to switch off your laptop and disconnect it from any wires. You should also remove your laptop battery to prevent dam. best way to clean a laptop is by using a soft lint-free piece of cloth. cloth must be lint-free, as small fabric particles can easily get stuck in crevices and ruin your laptop. Take this lint-free cloth and gently dip one side in water. Do t let cloth get too moist as an excess of water will harm your laptop.
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Once cloth is wet, take wet side and gently wipe down your laptop's screen. n, take dry side of cloth and gently wipe your screen once again to dry it. Some screen wiping solutions do exist but do t use m unless you are certain that y are compatible with your laptop brand.
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Next, you need to clean up your keyboard. First, carefully invert your laptop so that minute dust particles on keyboard fall off. blow away excess dust on your keyboard with compressed gases. You can find compressed in any laptop or hardware store. As most stores are shut down during coronavirus lockdown, you will have to blow off dust yourself.
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For stains that still remain, you will need to use a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water. Take a small cotton swab and dip it into solution. n wipe off excess water content on swab using a paper towel. Finally, use this swab to clean small and tough spots that are still stained.
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21:08 IST, April 6th 2020