26.04.2026. 3:26 p.m
If there’s anything we touch almost as much as our phone, it’s keyboards, mice, tablets and chargers. The only difference is that we clean them much less often – although everything collects on them: dust, grease from hands, food crumbs and bacteria.
Particularly problematic are:
- keyboard (between keys)
- mouse and touchpad
- the edges of the screen that we constantly touch
- cables and charger heads that we throw in our bags and sockets
Why is it important to clean these devices?
Without dramatization, but realistically:
- hands constantly crossing the keyboard – face – food
- devices are often used by more than one person
- laptops and tablets are on tables, in laps, in bags
- chargers are rarely washed, but are always in the hands
In other words: if we clean our hands, it makes sense to also clean what we constantly touch with our hands.
How often to clean
A simple rule:
- keyboard, mouse, touchpad – 2 to 3 times a week
- screens (laptop, tablet) – 1 to 2 times a week
- chargers and cables – once a week
Immediately if:
- you eat at the computer
- someone else is using your device
- you have a cold or are sick
What do they clean with and what do you really need
Nothing special:
- soft cloth (microfiber or regular clean cloth)
- wet disinfectant wipes (those from the market or pharmacy, for hands or surfaces)
- if you don’t have tissues: a little hand sanitizer on a cloth
What to avoid
- means for glass
- bleach
- strong kitchen tools
- paper towels (scratch screens)
How to clean a laptop and computer
Keyboard
- turn off the laptop / computer
- turn the keyboard upside down and shake it gently
- wipe with a dry cloth
- then with a slightly damp disinfectant wipe
- do not press
- do not soak
- only superficial
- Do not push anything between the keys.
Mouse and touchpad
- Wipe with the same tissue
- Especially the edges and the bottom of the mouse
How to clean screens (laptop, tablet, iPad)
Correct:
- turn off the device
- remove dust with a dry, soft cloth
- if necessary: wipe once with a slightly damp tissue, without pressing
- leave to dry
- never spray directly on the screen
How to clean chargers and cables
Chargers are often forgotten, and they are always in the hands.
- unplug the charger
- delete: the cable, the charger head, the part that goes into the phone/laptop
Use:
- a wet disinfectant wipe
- leave it to dry for a few minutes
- only then plug it back into the socket
- never clean the charger while it is on.
The most common mistakes
- cleaning the included device
- too much liquid
- using aggressive means
- forgetting cables and chargers
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