How to Clean the Gadgets on Your Desk
Clean the Computer Monitor Turn off thecomputer , then wipe the screen with a clean soft cloth or a tissue slightly dampened with water. Cleaning solvents are too harsh for most monitors, and dedicated computer-cleaning cloths often leave a soapy film. Wipe the monitor’s exterior with a cloth moistened with a mild all-purpose cleaner, like Windex. (Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.) Clean the Computer Mouse Unplug themouse , unscrew the bottom, and remove the ball; blow dust from the casing with compressed air (about $9 a can at office-supply stores); and wipe the ball and interior—getting around the three rollers—with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol. Let the ball dry completely before closing. Clean the Keyboard Disconnect the keyboard , turn it over, then gently shake. Clean between the keys with a few blasts of compressed air. Clean the keys with Q-tips dipped in alcohol or a cloth moistened with a mild all-purpose cleaner. If you tend to eat and drink wh...