All you need is a box of q-tips, some surface cleaner, and a trash can.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you use it to type up work documents, pay the bills, search the web or online shop, your computer keyboard is one of the ...

The first, most basic step is to disconnect your keyboard from your computer, switch it off, turn it upside down, and thump its underside really well. Gently tap different parts of the underside and ...

Q: The keys on my keyboard are getting harder to press. Can silicone spray be safely used to loosen them? A: The longer you’ve had your keyboard, the more likely you’ll experience issues with sticky ...

This $5 cleaning gel did wonders for my keyboard - and 4 other PC cleaning tips ...

Even the best keyboards get dirty, but no one likes to use a dirty computer accessories. A wipe here and a spray of compressed air there will help you keep your peripherals clean, but this routine ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I'll confess: my MacBook's keyboard has seen ...

Think back to the last time you washed your hands. How many things have you touched since then? A breakfast sandwich, your face, your dog, the refrigerator handle, a chair, the desk, scratched itch on ...