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How to clean pet hair from your laptop keyboard

If you're a pet owner, you know that pet hair can get everywhere, including on your laptop keyboard. Pet hair on your keyboard can cause it to malfunction or even damage it. In this article, we'll show you how to clean pet hair from a laptop keyboard.

Here's what you'll need:

  • A can of compressed air
  • A soft-bristled brush
  • A lint roller
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • A microfiber cloth

Step 1: Turn off your laptop and unplug it from any power source.
Step 2: Hold your laptop upside down and gently shake it to dislodge any loose pet hair.
Step 3: Use a can of compressed air to blow any remaining hair and dust from the keyboard. Hold the can upright and use short bursts of air to avoid damage to the keyboard.
Step 4: Use a soft-bristled brush to gently sweep away any remaining pet hair from the keyboard. A clean, dry toothbrush can also work well.
Step 5: Use a lint roller to pick up any stray pet hairs from the keyboard and surrounding areas.
Step 6: Dampen a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe down the keyboard and surrounding areas. The alcohol will help to remove any oils or grime that may have accumulated on the keyboard.
Step 7: Once the keyboard is dry, turn on your laptop and test the keys to ensure that they are working properly.

In conclusion, cleaning pet hair from a laptop keyboard is a simple process that can be done with a few basic tools. By regularly cleaning your laptop keyboard, you can keep it free from pet hair and other debris and ensure that it continues to function properly.


How To Clean Your Laptop Keyboard Quickly

Tips and Tricks for cleaning your laptop keyboard keys

We clean all around our house- we sanitize door knobs, faucets, the kitchen sink…  How many of us clean our keyboards on our laptops?  My guess is not too many of us actually complete this task.  Fortunately, it’s easy and can be done without damaging your computer, not to mention that it is a quick cleaning task that can be done weekly.

  • First, turn off your laptop and unplug the power cable. 
  • To clean between the keys you can use compressed air to blow debris such as hair, crumbs and dust from under the keys.  Be careful not to damage the key caps or hardware underneath.  If you don’t have access to a can of compressed air or an air compressor you can use tape for the job!  You can gently slide a short strip of tape between the keys. 
  • Next, take a cleaning solution (see below) and a Q-tip (or soft cloth) and gently rub over key caps to remove oil, germs and stains.  If needed dry with a soft cloth.  While you are at it, you can wipe the mouse touchpad and casing with your cleaning solution for good measure. 

*Cleaning solutions:

  • One drop of mild dish soap to one quart of water. 
  • Equal parts distilled white vinegar to water (this is a great disinfectant). 
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Note: Ammonia is not a good idea for this task as it may remove the printed characters on key caps.