Cleaning Your Keyboard and Mouse

I was rather shocked to hear that some keyboards have more germs than the average toilet seat. For some reason a keyboard and a mouse is something that we never think needs cleaning. But, especially if you share a keyboard with other people, you might want to think a bit more carefully.

A microbiologist for Which, found that many computer keyboards have germs such as e coli and S aureus. (links) 

One of the keyboards in the experiment had to be removed from the office because it was five times dirtier than the lavatory seat and home to 150 times the acceptable limit of bacteria.

“[It] was increasing the risk of its user becoming ill,” said the microbiologist, James Francis. “I haven’t seen a reading like that in a very long time - it was off the scale.”

Cleaning Your Keyboard and Mouse.

• A Vacuum cleaner is good for removing dust and small bits which get trapped beneath the keys.
• After shutting down your computer, use a lint free cloth, to lightly wipe with an approved cleaning fluid e.g cleaning fluid 
• Make sure you wash your hands and remove grease before using a computer. (Makes it difficult to eat a packet of crisps whilst typing away)