Touching various electronic devices throughout the day can lead to a build-up of harmful germs and grime. According to a study by Forbes in 2015, your computer keyboard could be harbouring up to
three times more bacteria
than your toilet seat. Read on to find out how you can keep on top of cleaning and disinfecting your electronic devices and help to prevent the transmission of germs from one device to another.
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Headsets
Whether you only use a headset for work purposes, or if you use a set of headphones for recreational use too, it is important to clean them frequently to prevent the build-up of germs.
To remove dust and the build-up of dirt, simply dampen a microfibre cloth with warm, soapy water and wipe over the headset.
If you use earphones, consider using some blue-tack to safely remove bits of dirt.
You could then use a simple household disinfectant and a microfibre cloth to gently disinfect your headset. Make sure to avoid soaking the electronics by only spraying a little on a cloth at a time.
Keyboards
With more employees choosing to snack or eat lunch at the computer, the keyboard can become dirty and covered with a layer of food grime.
Prior to disinfecting, dab a cotton bud into rubbing alcohol to slightly moisten the end (making sure that it doesn’t drip!), then rub the cotton bud over each individual key on the keyboard to remove dirt from the keys.
Once you have effectively removed dirt and grime from the keyboard, use a microfibre cloth and a gentle household disinfectant to fully disinfect the keyboard. We recommend spraying the disinfectant onto the microfiber cloth first and then using circular motions to gently apply it to the device.
Tablets
Prior to cleaning your tablet, remove any cases. Then, use a soft microfibre cloth dabbed into warm, soapy water to gently remove dirt from the casing.
Then, use a lint-free microfiber cloth (such as a glasses lens cleaner) to gently remove and dust, smudges and marks from the screen.
If the dirt is stubborn and difficult to remove, consider dampening the cloth slightly to help you lift the dirt.
Check manufacturer instructions prior to applying a disinfectant directly onto the screen, as this could risk damaging it. If safe to do so, you can disinfect the screen using rubbing alcohol and a microfibre cloth - making sure to dry the tablet thoroughly afterwards with a second cloth.
Find out how to disinfect your phone in this article
here.