Tech gets nasty

I don’t want to alarm you, but look down at your keyboard or take off your phone case. Oh, the filth! Let’s fix it.

  • You can make a cleaning solution with vinegar or alcohol, but why? I use premoistened electronic wipes — specifically, this big pack from Care Touch. They’re cheaper that way and last a long time.
  • For TVs and bigger monitors, these wipes from Weiman work like a charm.
  • This gel dust cleaner is a simple, easy way to get the junk out of your keyboard, printer, camera or anything else with small openings.
  • Your computer, TV and other gear have small ports that collect dust and dirt. Cotton swabs leave fuzz and lint, so try a phone-cleaning kit.
  • Grab a ball of Blu-Tack and press it into your earbud speakers. Pull it away, and all the junk inside comes out with it.

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Tags: camera, cleaning, computer, phone, tech