Keeping your Tech Clean

Here at The Computer Guyz, we’ve seen some pretty dirty tech equipment. From smudges and smears on screens to crumbs and nail clippings in the keyboard!

If you really like your tech, then why not keep it clean like the rest of your belongings?

Here are some shocking facts about tech germs:

>> Light switches get up to 217 bacteria per square inch
>> Keyboards are 5x dirtier than your toilet seat!
>> 16% of cellphones were found to have poop on them
>> A Wii Fit Balance Board can attract germs like athletes foot

Always remember to clean your...

- Printer / Copier / Fax
- Light switches
- Microwave buttons
- Door handles
- Computer mouse
- Computer keyboard
- Remote control
- Cellphone
- iPod / iPad
- Game controllers
- Laptop / Tablet

It’s true that keyboards have about 60 times more germs than your toilet seat. The solution? Wipe your keyboard with a disinfectant cloth or a cloth with diluted dish soap on it.

How do you keep your tech clean?

DO	DONT
Use a cleaning wipe	Use a dirty sock
Use rubbing alcohol with a tissue	Use saliva on a tissue
Use microfiber cleaning cloth	Use your pants or sleeve
Use household sanitizing wipes	Use your breath
Use ultraviolet light cleaners	Use toilet water
Wash your hands often to keep your tech clean	Use wishful thinking
Check with the manufacturer to know which cleaning products you can use	Lick your remote control – EVER Submerge your electronic devices in water

So, what is the dirtiest item of them all?

The TV remote control is the dirtiest item you will find in a typical home, hospital or hotel room. It is dirtier than your toilet, handles, keyboard and light switch. The remote is a hotbed for contagious germs and viruses.

Always remember to wipe... your tech and keep it clean!