And who could forgetthe time I ugly criedall over my keyboard when Belly chose Jeremiah?
(Why, Belly, why?)
Why you gotta clean your laptop
Laptops are todays remote controls, says Tetro.
[Laptops] can harbor droplets from coughs and sneezes.
Pets also can leave behind oils, saliva and, yes, fecal matter, says Tetro.
As for whether a dirty laptop can get you sick, the answer is, maybe.
microbiologist and author ofThe Germ Files
Bacteria and fungi can also remain on your gear for a matter of days, he says.
And so, (you know whats coming!
Never (never!)
spray cleaners or water directly onto your laptop.
Even a tiny amount of liquid can damage your devices internal machinery.
Double check that the cloth youre using to wipe down your box is only slightly damp, never dripping.
Press the power button
First things first: Turn your rig off.
After all, you dont want to accidentally delete an important document while youre removing dust from your keyboard.
And cleaning the screen when its on could damage it.
microbiologist and author ofThe Germ Files
Wipe the screen gently in a circular motion.
Then, a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcoholat least 70 percentcan disinfect keys.
Ensure the cloth isnt dripping wet, says Rodriguez.
Bottle $10.00
4.
Wash your hands regularly
Clean hands, clean laptop.
Regular hand washing can also reduce the transfer of grime and microbes to your laptop, says Rodriguez.
That includes, yes, stepping away from your rig totake a lunch break.
You might actually enjoy the meal, and your keyboard will stay cleaner.
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