Keyboard Cleaning and Maintenance

Suitable Cleaning Solutions

• Mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. Dilute the solution to around 30% alcohol.
• A small amount of mild detergent mixed with water. Solution should not leave any residue. 

Normal Cleaning

Surfaces of keyboard should be cleaned regularly.

• Wipe down your keyboard and keycap surfaces with a damp cloth. A cleaning solution can be used if there is excessive grease or oils.
• Compressed air can be used to remove debris from around and under the keycaps. 

Heavy Cleaning

Perform as needed to remove excessive build up of dirt and debris under your keycaps.

1. Remove keycaps.
2. Remove loose debris with compressed air.
3. Use a nylon brush to remove any stuck debris.
4. Wipe down plate with clothed dampened with a cleaning solution.
5. Clean and lubricate stabilizers.
6. Let air dry.
7. Install keycaps.

Cleaning Switches

If liquids or debris gets inside one of your switches, the action may be altered. In some cases, it may be possible to clean the switch.

1. Remove the keycap of the affected switch.
2. Hold down the stem of the switch and drip 1 or 2 drops of cleaning solution into the switch.
3. Work the switch 20-30 times.
4. Wipe off excess cleaning with dry cloth.
5. Hold down the stem of the switch and use compressed air to blow out excess liquid.
6. Let air dry completely.
7. Replace steps 2-5 as necessary.
8. Install keycaps.

Cleaning and Lubricating Stabilizers

1. Remove keycap.
2. Wipe off old grease from the stabilizer bar, the white inserts under the keycap, and inside the black clips on the keyboard.
3. Apply a small bead (about half a grain of rice) of silicone grease in the middle of each white insert.
4. Apply a thin coat of grease along the insides of the black clips on the keyboard.
5. Reinstall keycap.

DO NOT...

• DO NOT have prolonged exposure to alcohol or detergents. Make sure the keyboard thoroughly dried after cleaning.
• DO NOT use a blow dryer or heat gun to dry your keyboard. Doing so may warp the keycaps.
• DO NOT soak your keycaps in alcohol. The UV coating on your keys can be damaged.