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Question about using a dryer sheet to clean a keyboard
Saw a tip online to wipe down a dusty keyboard with a used dryer sheet. Tried it on my old laptop last month. The sheet left a weird waxy film on all the keys. Now they feel sticky and my fingers slip off. Anyone know how to get this gunk off without wrecking the keys?
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taylor_hayes256mo ago
My buddy did the exact same thing to his gaming keyboard. He followed @andrew_palmer99's advice with the rubbing alcohol, but used a q-tip dipped in it to really scrub each key. Took him forever, but the sticky film came right off without any damage.
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andrew_palmer996mo ago
Oh man, dryer sheets are the worst for that. They leave that weird residue on everything. Try a little rubbing alcohol on a cloth, should cut right through the wax.
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miles1446mo ago
Actually @andrew_palmer99 I've found dryer sheets work great for wax, they just need a light touch. That residue wipes right off with a dry microfiber cloth after. Rubbing alcohol can sometimes damage finishes on certain surfaces.
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