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tegan190
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tegan190
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Does anyone know a way to clean out all the dirt from in between the keys of my computer? I've heard about compressed air cans but I don't know if they work/are worth buying. IF you know any ways post them here XD..Thanks

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GhostOfMatrix
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The compressed air cans are good to clean your keyboard and if you have a fan on your computer. An air can doesn't cost much either.

I usually clean the surface of my keys with a cotton cloth. If I want to clean the dirt from under the keys then I'll take the keys off, clean then reattach them.

Dragonblaze052
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The compressed air works better than anything.

RaijaRadiance
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I usually take out all the keys, clean everything and put it back together. Use either cloth or paper tissues; most cleaning solutions should be fine for the job.

loloynage2
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yea taking all the keys off is the best solution, but the one that takes the most time too.

Reton8
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Yeah compressed air cans or removing the keys (depending on the type of keyboard). You could try duct taping a straw to the end of a vacuum cleaner and using the straw/vacuum cleaner combo to get in between the keys. You could also try a swiffer or swiffer duster, but the it's magnetic attraction aspects might mess something up.

nemo12
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Actually, I just take a positively charged piece of cloth(previously rubbed on some cellulose acetate) and swipe it across the keyboard. It works for me, I dont know bout you.

Kevin4762
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Kevin4762
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Canned air + Swiffer = Success

Joe96
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You can buy little keyboard dusters... I use one on my laptop and it does a decent hob, although laptop keys aren't as deep as external keyboards.

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