Comments on: Tips to physically clean your Windows computer, mouse and keyboard

By: Alan M

Alan M — Mon, 18 May 2015 18:34:00 +0000

Don’t forget to clean the CPU fan and heat sink. The heat sink will probably look like it is carpeted or covered in felt. I carefuly remove the fan from the heat sink and then use a small soft paint brush and the compressed air to clean between all those tiny fins. Be careful as these fins are also razor sharp. Blood contains salt that can short out stuff. I use the brush and air inside and out. A very soft brush please.
Depending on how hard it is to remove the fan from the heat sink, it will only take abou 10 – 15 minutes to do a good cleaning. Have fun and be careful………….Alan

By: Mick Hansen

Mick Hansen — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:48:00 +0000

Can’t find any balls on my mouse????

By: Dave O'Mills

Dave O'Mills — Mon, 11 May 2015 14:07:00 +0000

Thanks for this totally edge advice!

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:57:18 +0000

Cleaning up accessories on computer is a great idea, but cleaning up important parts inside the CPU should be done carefully in order to avoid severe damage to the components of the CPU. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

By: TuneUp

TuneUp — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:36:00 +0000

This is a great article. Obviously we all worry about cleaning what’s actually in our computer to maintain its performance, but a lot of times we forget to physically clean it. These are helpful tips—it’s good to know what kind of cleaning products to use to avoid causing any damage to your computer. It’s a big pet peeve of mine when my keyboard is dirty or has crumbs in between the keys!