After every work week, our electronics are touched and used hundreds if not thousands of times daily. You are allowing bacteria and grime to build up everywhere on your electronics. This is why cleaning your office devices occasionally is important to prevent bacteria from spreading and getting you and your co-workers sick. Plus, it is always reassuring to be using electronic devices that you know have been cleaned. But before you go rushing to clean your electronics in the office, read our essential tips for cleaning each type of everyday electronics in the office. Because the last thing you want to do when cleaning your electronics is to find out you’ve broken them. So, follow these tips to clean your devices safely!
Easy Ways to Clean Your Electronics
Our constant interaction with our office electronics leads to the accumulation of dust, dirt, and germs on keyboards, monitors, and other electronic devices. So, if it has been a while since you last remember cleaning your electronics, it might be time to start now! It can be unnerving to clean your electronics out of fear you might ruin them, but do not worry, as we at Covenant Building Maintenance have provided a guide to cleaning your devices.
Keyboards
Dust and dirt can get stuck between and under the keys if not cleaned regularly. Never use liquids or cleaning solutions when cleaning your keyboard, as they might affect the key sensors and render the entire keyboard useless. One way to clean your keyboard is by lifting it upside down and spraying the keyboard with a controlled air blast. You can also use a mini vacuum to get all the dirt in the crevices. TO clean the surface of the keys, get a clean, damp cloth and wipe down the keyboard. You can also use a damp cotton swab between the crevices.
Screens
Whether it’s a monitor or TV screen, it’s best to be careful when cleaning the screen so you don’t ruin anything visual. A damp cloth will work just fine, but you can buy commercial screen cleaners from most off-supply or electronic stores for better and safer results.
Headphones & Earbuds
All the gunk in your ear directly comes into contact with your earbuds. Plus, you don’t want to put earbuds covered with bacteria into your ear, which could cause infections. Headphones also have hair fibers, sweat, and skin flakes that accumulate over time in your headphones. Do not use water to clean both of these, as the audio could be affected. Instead, use a dry microfiber cloth. There are also cleaning kits for earbuds that you can buy online or in electronic supply stores.
Mouse
The best way to prevent your computer mouse from getting dirty is to use a clean mousepad and wash your hands before using the mouse. You can clean it by dabbing a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a cloth and wiping the surface down.
What Not to Do
- Do not use harsh chemicals on your electronics
- Spray any liquid or cleaning solution directly on an electronic
- Ignore cleaning your electronics!
The Best Commercial Office Cleaning Services for All Your Electronics
To ensure a clean and healthy work environment, it’s essential to consider the services of a reliable commercial office cleaning company such as Covenant Building Maintenance! We specialize in the cleaning and maintenance of electronic equipment, as well as conventional office building cleaning, such as janitorial services, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, and much more. Contact Covenant Building Maintenance today for all types of office building cleaning!
