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Just wondered if you know you can clean off your computer keyboard snd glass with Rubbing Alchol. Even the desk, can be cleaned that way.. Alchol is cheap and leans furniture, glass and lots of other things..... I also use vinegar for windows and chrome..
dodge
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Hey Dodge, I just used it on my computer sreen and it did a wonderful job. Can I use it on my T.V. screen too? My computer desk is wood, will it harm that?
Thanks for the great tip!
patches
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YOU CAN USE IT ON YOU TV, AND ALSO ON THE WOOD. KNOW WHY? THEY USE IT BECAUSE IT EVAPORATES QUICKLY AND WONT HARM A THING..I USE IT .. SHINES NICELY HUH?
LEARNED THAT ONE DAY IN COMPUTER CLASSES. BET IT WORK GOOD ON PIANO KEYS ALSO.. NO YELLOWING..;o0
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I read somewhere you can put your keyboard in the dish washer, however, I'm afraid to try it.
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Thanks melcon! I have enough trouble with my computer without inviting more!
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That is not true..........Putting it in the dishwasher....
They say you can ruin it completely, just by spilling liquid on your keyboard.....Someone is an idiot to suggest that.
Dodge
bbbbbbbbb ''''Those who live in the Lord Never See Each Other For The Last Time!'''' Posts: 3279 | From: Rural - Western Pennsylvania | Registered: Oct 2005
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I have always added a snort of rubbing alcohol to the bottle of Windex. No more streaks EVER, plus, wouldn't it be disinfecting whatever you were cleaning? Not sure about that part, but I'm a huge fan of putting alcohol in Windex.
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I think I'll try that! It sounds like a good idea!
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Deborah, that's my "Boogie Bear" and I've raised him since he was only a few days old and left on my doorstep one night. He and his brother didn't even have their eyes open yet. He's such a sweetie!
By the way, I used the alochol in Windex bottle to clean my car windows and they sparkle!
Thanks!!!
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Rubbing alcohol also works GREAT for spot treating carpets. it evaporates quickly and does not change the color.
bbbbbbbbb The cat's asleep, I whisper "kitten", until he stirs a little and begins to purr. Posts: 98 | From: California | Registered: Feb 2006
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Some computer monitor screens have an "anti-glare" finish and should not be cleaned with alcohol, Windex, etc. Just a slightly moist, very soft cloth.
As for putting a filthy keyboard in the dishwasher, that too can be done safely. I've never done it personally but I know several people that have and were very pleased with the results.
Put the keyboard in the dishwasher by itself, turned upside down and run on Light Wash. Be sure to turn off the Dry cycle. After the wash is complete, set the keyboard (still upside down) somewhere to completely dry for several days.
Do a Google search for "clean pc keyboard in dishwasher" and read a few of the thousands of links. Cleaning an old, gunky keyboard this way versus spilling a liquid in the keyboard while it's plugged into the computer and the computer is running are two entirely different cases.
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Thanks Rosie! I'm going to try that with my old keyboard! If it works then I'll have a clean spare one in case I need it.
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Oh Rosie, I know learned that years ago when I was typing up a paper for school that was due the next day. It was late so I had a cup of coffee to keep me awake and I guess you know the rest! I'm just grateful we had a 24-hour Wal-Mart that was open, so that saved the day or I should say my paper and my grade. Now, I always keep a spare handy just in case.
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My "learning experience" was getting mad one day and slamming the mouse down real hard and it fell in the wastebasket. Since I'm a smoker and frequently empty the ashtray that sits next to the keyboard, you can just bet your sweet bippy the mouse was packed with ashes and was never the same.
bbbbbbbbb Rosie z7a Posts: 745 | From: Tulsa OK | Registered: Oct 2005
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Amazing idea! Cleaning a keyboard in the dishwasher. Never thought about that one
People are not aware how unhealthy a computer keyboard is, especially those doing much typing practice like myself. I've read that the keyboards of teachers are worst.
I've also read that researchers have found all kinds of dirt in keyboards, like animal hair and even traces of urine. It's horrible to think about this. I'd think 10 times now before touching another person's keyboard (and I hope nobody will touch mine
One thing I started to do is washing my hands every time after doing my work on the keyboard. I'm too lazy to clean it. Recently I took the keyboard keys apart and had a hard time to reassemble it. Cleaning it in a dishwasher is a fantastic idea!
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<<<It was late so I had a cup of coffee to keep me awake and I guess you know the rest! I'm just grateful we had a 24-hour Wal-Mart that was open, so that saved the day or I should say my paper and my grade. Now, I always keep a spare handy just in case>>>
And for the very same reason, I've stopped drinking coffee over my keyboard altoghter!
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<<<Some computer monitor screens have an "anti-glare" finish and should not be cleaned with alcohol>>>
How does one know if the monitor has an anti-glare finish, and what if someone *did* do apply alcohol? Does it make the anti-glare ineffective?
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Jacob, most anti-glare monitors I've seen have a strange purplish tinge to them when you try to look for a glare. That and reflections should be more difficult to see.
I don't know that I would use alcohol on wood. Prolonged use will likely dry the wood out quite a bit even if it evaporates quickly during the cleaning.
Also, most electronic-y things can be submerged in water or exposed to a lot of water assuming that air can be in contact with all it's parts after the dousing. If your anything gets dropped in the toilet or whatever, break it down to smaller pieces if possible and let it sit for several days. The water will evaporate and things will be about as good as new. Now, this doesn't mean to go toss everything you own in the pool to see if my thoughts are correct, but in case of an emergency like taking an accidental swim with your cellphone in your pocket or something it's worth a shot.
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I've been told not to use alcohol on wood products that have a finish/varnish. THe alcohol will eventually cloud the finish. This cloudiness is a sign of the alcohol eating away at the varnish itself. I use alcohol to clean ink-stains off my wood dining table, but my table isn't going to be an heirloom!
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I use alcohol for all the glass in my house . Cheeper than that window cleaner and works alot better . I think it dries faster and leaves less streaks too . You can also use it to clean your mouse contact points and ball . I have a trac ball mouse and use it all the time to keep the ball from sticking and keep it rolling freely .
bbbbbbbbb Successful gardening begins with trial and error and ends with dirty knees . Happy Gardening !!!!! Posts: 85 | From: Oklahoma , USA | Registered: Mar 2007
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I sold mobile and cell phones for a few years and the techs would tell us that if a customer called to say they had dropped their phone in water, we should tell them to dunk it into rubbing alcohol because it would evaporate and help dry it out faster.
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I wished you would have come thru with this tid bit a while ago.... We've gone thru two.. *although one survived a mudpuddle.. the other did not survive the washing machine*
bbbbbbbbb Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
Unfortunately most companies have policies that prohibit "really helping" a customer unless that customer gets really irate or makes a threat (like to deactivate service, etc)
Policy in our store was that if a customer threatened to deactivate service, we were to accomodate them in any way possible.
If, for example, you dropped and damaged your phone and it was beyond repair, we could push charging you FULL price for a new one and say that we could not do anything else to help you, but if you complained enough, we had a pile of "trade-in" phones in the back that we could activate to your phone number and we could either charge you $10 and get a little commission or just GIVE it to you outright.
The moral of the story? Sadly, sometimes it pays to be rude. And it ALWAYS pays to negotiate!!! If you don't get the answer you want, talk to a manager!! YIt is RARE that you would ever have to pay FULL price for a cellphone!
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Can I use it on my T.V. screen too? ![[dunno]](graemlins/dunno.gif)
My computer desk is wood, will it harm that? ![[clappy]](graemlins/claps.gif)
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I have enough trouble with my computer without inviting more! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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and I've raised him since he was only a few days old and left on my doorstep one night. He and his brother didn't even have their eyes open yet. He's such a sweetie! ![[kissies]](graemlins/kissies.gif)
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