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Ugly Bastard · 02-08-2005, 05:37 PM

....how to clean my keyboard the most effectively? I have a colony of tiny people living off of the crumbs around my spacebar.

Thanks

-Ugly Bastard

ninjaface · 02-08-2005, 05:40 PM

Some would say remove all the keys, and scrub it. Others say use a can of compressed air. Still others claim a vacuum cleaner is the way to go. But Believe it or not, the dishwasher is your best friend in cleaning your keyboard. The key here is to USE THE RINSE SETTING ONLY. After it has gone through the dishwasher, simply hang it up for about 2 days and let it dry out completely. It will look brand new. I've done it 3 times now.

Ironic Mustache · 02-08-2005, 06:05 PM

You know you soda will clean a penny? It's the same for keyboards.

the Butcher · 02-08-2005, 06:15 PM

I usually just turn the motherfucker upside down a shake until I can shake no more. Then, I take it out to my garage and use a super power air compressor to blow all the shit out. It works quite wonderfully, and it's probably a little bit more safe than dishwashing it. Although I must say that my keyboard could use a good rinsing.

Mr. Blonde · 02-08-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by ninjaface:
Some would say remove all the keys, and scrub it. Others say use a can of compressed air. Still others claim a vacuum cleaner is the way to go. But Believe it or not, the dishwasher is your best friend in cleaning your keyboard. The key here is to USE THE RINSE SETTING ONLY. After it has gone through the dishwasher, simply hang it up for about 2 days and let it dry out completely. It will look brand new. I've done it 3 times now.

You're serious? I may experiment with this...i've cleaned it before by taking off all the buttons, but that took forever on account of me not knowing which keys went where afterwards. What about the cord?

Orgazmo · 02-08-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by ninjaface:
simply hang it up for about 2 days and let it dry out completely

I've done this twice. The first time I did just what you said above...let it dry for a couple days. The second time I was a little less patient and used the microwave to help me out a little bit. The only thing is that you have to make sure that you shut the door on the cord so that the tip isn't in the microwave or it'll cause sparks and shit.

sim_flex_x · 02-08-2005, 07:40 PM

or you could just get a badass keyboard like mine that can very easily be rinsed in the sink and plugged back in all within a matter of 30 seconds

Mr. Blonde · 02-08-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by Orgazmo:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ninjaface:
simply hang it up for about 2 days and let it dry out completely

I've done this twice. The first time I did just what you said above...let it dry for a couple days. The second time I was a little less patient and used the microwave to help me out a little bit. The only thing is that you have to make sure that you shut the door on the cord so that the tip isn't in the microwave or it'll cause sparks and shit.</font>[/quote]Wouldnt that melt the plastic?

ninjaface · 02-08-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Blonde:
What about the cord?

Get plastic wrap and a rubber band or 2. Seal it up.

Ugly Bastard · 02-08-2005, 08:20 PM

Sweet. I never thought of washing it like you suggested, ninja. But I actually was talking to a friend in Florida today, and he told me he does it quite frequently. I figured something like that would break the keyboard, I guess not...

I'll let ya know how it turns out. Giddyup.

-Ugly Bastard

Ugly Bastard · 02-08-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Blonde:
Wouldnt that melt the plastic?

I don't know why it would. I think the plastic on a keyboard is tough enough to withstand a microwave for a couple of minutes. It's not like it's a plastic spoon or something - this is industrial pastic we're talking here.

I know some people who had their house burn down in Goshen a few months ago. I remember them telling me how surprised they were that their keyboard and monitor didn't melt at all. They said just the letters and numbers on the keys had smudged a bit, but the keyboard itself was fine. Plastic is tough shit man.

-Ugly Bastard

tonguegina · 02-08-2005, 08:29 PM

Hell yeah. Plastics make it possible.

02-08-2005, 08:38 PM

One time i spilled Mt Dew on a keyboard (well a friend did). The keys were extremely sticky and whatnot, so I ran it through the dishwasher.

Good as new.

Niger Angelus · 02-09-2005, 02:33 AM

Yeah, but we notebook users have a little less convenience and have to use a vacuum.

[ February 08, 2005, 11:35 PM: Message edited by: Niger Angelus ]

Beebs · 02-09-2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by DJ FC:
One time i spilled Mt Dew on a keyboard (well a friend did). The keys were extremely sticky and whatnot, so I ran it through the dishwasher.

Good as new.

Mother fucker, you spilled the god damned mountain dew.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 02-09-2005, 02:47 AM

buy a new keyboard what are they like 10 bucks?

the Butcher · 02-09-2005, 03:29 AM

I would still love to get those ones that can roll up and shit...they're like a few millimeters thick. They even have ones now that are fucking incandescent and shit. Amazing. I love technology.

Mr. Blonde · 02-09-2005, 03:53 AM

But not as much as you, you see. But I still love technology. Always and forever.

sim_flex_x · 02-09-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the Butcher:
I would still love to get those ones that can roll up and shit...they're like a few millimeters thick. They even have ones now that are fucking incandescent and shit. Amazing. I love technology.

these?

I have one, and I love it. They're especially nice for dorm rooms since they're pretty quiet.

silver and cold · 02-13-2005, 04:03 PM

I just bring our mini air compressor, in my kitchen(easier to sweep up on tile,than carpet), carry my lap top out there, and bam.

Orgazmo · 02-14-2005, 03:38 AM

Personally, I'd rather have one of these.

Mr. Blonde · 02-14-2005, 04:11 AM

Pretty badass...now all they need to do is make it so the light can be projectedin midair or on see through glass...straight up Minority Report style.

Ugly Bastard · 02-14-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Orgazmo:
Personally, I'd rather have one of these.

Sic

-Ugly Bastard

Calamity Jane · 02-16-2005, 01:00 PM

how about a simple can of compressed air?

the Butcher · 02-16-2005, 05:41 PM

sim, exactly like what you have. I must ask though, are the buttons convenient to push and such? I mean, I love the loud clacking of my keyboard, because it tells me that I'm typing fast...yeh...I like knowing that. However, those seem to be too thin to have good response with the keys. Any input?

02-08-2005, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
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the Butcher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: that one place...you know, with the fire and damnation? oh yeh, hell. Posts: 895 Internets: 10	I usually just turn the motherfucker upside down a shake until I can shake no more. Then, I take it out to my garage and use a super power air compressor to blow all the shit out. It works quite wonderfully, and it's probably a little bit more safe than dishwashing it. Although I must say that my keyboard could use a good rinsing.
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02-08-2005, 08:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
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Niger Angelus We still believe. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,697 Internets: 216	Yeah, but we notebook users have a little less convenience and have to use a vacuum. [ February 08, 2005, 11:35 PM: Message edited by: Niger Angelus ]
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02-08-2005, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	....how to clean my keyboard the most effectively? I have a colony of tiny people living off of the crumbs around my spacebar. Thanks -Ugly Bastard

02-08-2005, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	Some would say remove all the keys, and scrub it. Others say use a can of compressed air. Still others claim a vacuum cleaner is the way to go. But Believe it or not, the dishwasher is your best friend in cleaning your keyboard. The key here is to USE THE RINSE SETTING ONLY. After it has gone through the dishwasher, simply hang it up for about 2 days and let it dry out completely. It will look brand new. I've done it 3 times now.

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sim_flex_x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Pete Posts: 690 Internets: 10	or you could just get a badass keyboard like mine that can very easily be rinsed in the sink and plugged back in all within a matter of 30 seconds

02-08-2005, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Sweet. I never thought of washing it like you suggested, ninja. But I actually was talking to a friend in Florida today, and he told me he does it quite frequently. I figured something like that would break the keyboard, I guess not... I'll let ya know how it turns out. Giddyup. -Ugly Bastard

02-08-2005, 08:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonguegina I like dirt. Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,861 Internets: 2790	Hell yeah. Plastics make it possible.

02-09-2005, 03:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
the Butcher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: that one place...you know, with the fire and damnation? oh yeh, hell. Posts: 895 Internets: 10	I would still love to get those ones that can roll up and shit...they're like a few millimeters thick. They even have ones now that are fucking incandescent and shit. Amazing. I love technology.
	meet me at the corner of 5th and pontiac. and make sure that no one else is with you, if you wish to see them alive again.

02-09-2005, 03:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
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silver and cold Ish... Join Date: May 2003 Location: this nowhere Posts: 1,680 Internets: 10	I just bring our mini air compressor, in my kitchen(easier to sweep up on tile,than carpet), carry my lap top out there, and bam.
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02-14-2005, 03:38 AM	#21 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,733 Internets: 311447	Personally, I'd rather have one of these.

02-14-2005, 04:11 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	Pretty badass...now all they need to do is make it so the light can be projectedin midair or on see through glass...straight up Minority Report style.
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02-16-2005, 01:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
Calamity Jane Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: indiana Posts: 309 Internets: 10	how about a simple can of compressed air?

02-16-2005, 05:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
the Butcher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: that one place...you know, with the fire and damnation? oh yeh, hell. Posts: 895 Internets: 10	sim, exactly like what you have. I must ask though, are the buttons convenient to push and such? I mean, I love the loud clacking of my keyboard, because it tells me that I'm typing fast...yeh...I like knowing that. However, those seem to be too thin to have good response with the keys. Any input?
	meet me at the corner of 5th and pontiac. and make sure that no one else is with you, if you wish to see them alive again.