Picture of Keyboard - Tipnut.comToday’s feature tip is from Plastic Bugs and their tip You CAN Put Your Keyboard in the Dishwasher

Today, I can report that not only will the keyboard come out clean, but it will probably work once it dries completely. Every key on the keyboard works and feels just right - the Caps Lock light even works! This “hack” is not for the weakhearted, and I would probably avoid putting a $100+ keyboard in the dishwasher. But if you don’t have any other options, it’s a pretty good bet.

I do have a stack of tips about this collected years ago from old emails, but basically here’s what you do:

  • Unplug the keyboard
  • Place it keys down in the dishwasher (top rack)
  • Turn the dishwasher on and remove the keyboard when the dry cycle starts
  • Stand or prop the keyboard up and let airdry completely before trying to use again (usually 3 - 5 days, shake and rotate the keyboard occasionally while drying)

Some advise to pop off the keys before washing (just put them in the silverware basket), others advise to pop them off after washing (to avoid moisture being trapped).

Caution: Use at your own risk, this should only be used as a last resort. Also this is not safe for laptops or wireless or cordless keyboards.

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