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In article <3135625b.39869759@news.demon.co.uk>
           nigel@openvms.demon.co.uk "Nigel Barker" writes:

> On Sun, 25 Feb 96 08:22:07 GMT, Sara Roberts
> <sara@x-ferret.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> >What is the best way to clean a keyboard. Is it feasble to scrub with
> >a foam cleaner and then rinse with IPA?
> 
> There was quite a long discussion in demon.tech.pc a few montsh ago
> about just this problem. Several people who had worked for firms
> refurbishing & managing computer equipment gave away some of their
> trad secrets. The suggestion that I liked best although I've not
> actually tried it myself yet is to put the keyboard into a dishwasher.

Yes, it was me who started it. The best advice seems to be as follows

	Use a vacuum cleaner with a fine nozzle (set fairly low
	suction if possible) to remove partticles of dirt/food
	etc (turning it over and give a good shake can also remove
	a lot of debris).

	You can use diluted detergent (such as Flash in UK) using a 
	moist (not soaking wet)	cloth if you wish.

	You can also use a number of proprietory foaming cleansers
	which have a better penetration.  BUT you must first test
	the solution on a part of the keyboard/case/etc.
	One such spray is supplied by Servisol (in UK)
	SAFETY WARNING.  Do not use spray cleansers on monitors
	which are switched on or which have recentlky been switched
	off. There is high voltage and this takes some time to 
	dissipate. It is recommended that you spray the cleanser on
	to your cloth and then apply this to the casing

	You can also try solutions which use Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
	but it is very imprtant that you test this first since it *can*
	remove the print and/or damage some surfaces.
	SAFETY WARNING - IPA should not be used in confined spaces
	or near naked flames or where there is other risk of sparks

	It is better to make several applications with small amount
	amounts of cleaning rather than one with a large amount of 
	cleanser.

This whole process can take up to an hour depending upon the condition of
the original and the degree you want to have it cleaned

Hope this helps.


BTW I was doing the research for a new company based in Portsmouth
which is now trading. They need a number of (genuine) sites to 
test market and refine their cleaning methods. This will not be free,
but will be a a much lower rate than the final 'commercial' rate which
is expected to be between 6 and 15 UK pounds (depending upon location,
condition of original, ease of access, etc)

Anyone wishing to take advantage of this opportunity (must be based
in or around the Portsmouth/Solent UK area) please contact me first 
on 01705 833838. You will be expected to complete a very short (1 page)
questionnaire before and after the cleaning.

Declaration of interest

I have a small financial interest in the new business which is
call 
	KlenZas

Short advert

	Anyone wanting computer/fax machine/printers/photocopiers
	cleaner contact KlenZas on 01705 812211 (from 6 Mar 96)
	or via Mike Hughes on 01705 833838

end of advert :-)

-- 
Mike Hughes  ... who also provides a management consultancy service
Print Direct  ... the business printers
PO Box 109 Fareham, Hampshire, England.  PO15 5JU
Tel 01705 833838  Fax 01705 872288  Intl:+44 1705 833838  +44 1705 872288