{"id":836,"date":"2020-02-25T05:45:24","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T11:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/?p=836"},"modified":"2020-02-11T05:46:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T11:46:13","slug":"keep-computer-lab-keyboards-germ-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/keep-computer-lab-keyboards-germ-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Computer Lab Keyboards Germ Free!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for keeping computer lab keyboards clean (and germ free)!<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s that time of year again – flu season. And school computer and laptop keyboards are a haven for bacteria. One way to make sure that you and your students stay as healthy as possible, is to keep your school\u2019s computer keyboards clean and germ free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Obviously, you can\u2019t just wipe it down with a wet cloth – keyboards are electrical devices and shouldn\u2019t get wet. In addition, dirt and grime aren\u2019t just on the surface – they\u2019re also between the crevasses of your keyboards, making them even harder to clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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We suggest you work with your students to schedule a keyboard cleaning once a week. To do so, you just need three tools:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Microfiber cloths\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Compressed air<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Disinfectant wipes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Start by making sure the computers and laptops are powered down. Then, have your students wipe down the surface of their keyboards with a slightly damp microfiber cloth to remove any dry or loose particles of dirt, crumbs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Next, assign a responsible student to use the compressed air to blow out any dirt and dust between the keys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Finally use disinfectant wipes to give the keyboards a final wipe down to kill any remaining germs. Be careful not to scrub too vigorously or you could wear down the letters on the keys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    By cleaning the computer lab keyboards with your students at least once a week, you\u2019ll not only extend the life of your keyboards, you\u2019ll also be doing your part to keep yourself and your students healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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