Clean Your Computer in 5 Minutes or Less
Filed under: Clear the clutter, Home Organization, Household Chores & Cleaning, Office Organization
Before photo of an office I organized recently
Since most of us today depend on our computer to get things done, it’s
increasingly important to be sure that your computer is working at it’s optimal level. I
often see in cluttered areas, computer screens and keyboards full of dust and grime. Dirty keyboards can also harbor germs! Yuck!
If you’re investing time to declutter and organize your office, don’t forget the workhorse of your business – your computer.
Here is a quick 5 step cleaning process for your computer and keyboard that should take you 5 minutes or less.
Step 1 - Unplug all electrical cords (if you have a laptop, remove the batter). Dip a foam swab in rubbing alcohol and very carefully and gently run it over any vents and openings on the monitor’s frame and base (speaker holes, cord inputs, etc.). Follow up with a dry swab. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water and give the rest of the exterior a once-over.
Step 2 - Wipe the screen top to bottom with a barely damp cloth. Turn the keyboard upside down over a trash can and shake it to dislodge crumbs. Holding a can of compressed air upright, shoot small bursts in the gaps between keys to wisk away addition dirt and particles.
Step 3 - With an alcohol-dipped swab, trace the edges of the keyboard and the outside of each key.
Step 4 - Swipe the top of each key gently with a fresh cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol – no need to press down.
Step 5 - Rub the mouse, including the bottom, with rubbing-alcohol cloth. Be sure that the sensors on the bottom are free from lint and particles.
You’re done!
I also recommend purchasing or constructing a stand for the CPU to lift it off the floor a few inches. You’d be surprised how easy it is for dust bunnies to make their way into the inner workings of your CPU that can clog vital components. You can find this at any office supply store.
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Originally posted 2010-08-12 10:50:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
