| Many people are surprised to hear that the most common cause of 'time off work illnesses' are bugs and germs living in and around the workstation. In today's modern workplace, office technology and computers have become an essential part of office life so it especially important that computer equipment is kept clean. Ignoring and not cleaning your computer equipment encourages a breeding ground for all types of nasty and infectious bacteria that could cause illness. Regular cleaning will dramatically reduce the risk of germs and bacteria breeding on your computer equipment. Today there is a demand for computer cleaning supplies and computer cleaning kits that are value for money and environmentally friendly. Products must also be compatible with the latest technology, such as PDA's, laptops and flat screens. |
| Cleaning Monitors |
Your monitor should be cleaned at least three times a week. When cleaning computer screens use saturated wipes, sachets or a screen cleaning fluid and cloth to remove dust, streaks and marks from the screen surface. - When cleaning computer monitors use a saturated sachet or wipes, gently apply to the screen surface using horizontal and vertical wipes. Be careful not to ‘over wet’ the screen surface as this could leave streak marks. If this does occur then remove excess moisture using a dry microfibre cloth
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| Cleaning Mice |
Your mouse is an important part of your PC and can harbour more bacteria than your keyboard so don’t ignore it when cleaning your equipment. Mice do get very dirty, especially when there is contact with the hands and skin so regular cleaning is highly recommended! - Cleaning computer mouse, clean the mouse surface thoroughly using pre-saturated sachets or wipes
- Some wipes contain antimicrobial protection on your mouse surface
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| Cleaning Keyboards |
Keyboards harbour many germs and bacteria which grow in between and underneath the keys. As  many of us do daily activities, such as eat food at our desks, cleaning computer keyboard is especially important to do at least twice a week! - Use saturated wipes to clean the surface of your keyboard.
- Air dusters are also very effective at removing dirt, dust and other particles from between your keys - place a piece of paper underneath your keyboard and turn upside down – take a look at what comes out – yuk!
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| Cleaning Laptops |
It’s recommended that you clean your laptop screen and keyboard at least twice a week. Your laptop is an expensive product that contains important information so go on, give it a clean! It only takes a few minutes each week to give it a bit of TLC! - When cleaning a computer, use a micro fibre cloth and a suitable screen cleaning fluid. Firstly apply a little fluid onto the cloth, then gently wiping your screen in both horizontal and vertical strokes.
- Use surface cleaning sachets or wipes to effectively clean the keyboard. Look out for wipes that contain antimicrobial properties – these wipes will leave an antimicrobial protection on the keyboard surface, protecting against bacteria and germs.
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| Cleaning Telephones |
Telephones and mobiles are one of the biggest contributors for the transmission of bugs, bacteria and diseases causing ear, nose and eye infections. You don’t know who uses your telephone when you’re away from your workstation so we recommend cleaning your telephone once a day. Use telephone cleaning wipes and sachets regularly to clean, sanitize and maintain your telephone, mobile phone or headset. - Wipe down the phone surface, paying particular attention to the buttons on the keypad, the mouth and ear piece.
- Look out for telephone cleaning wipes that have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This will protect against the risk of infection from bacteria.
- Don’t spray fluid directly onto the telephone surface, mouth or ear piece. Only use saturated wipes to effectively clean the telephone.
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| Cleaning Surfaces |
Hard surfaces such as buttons on fax machines and printers contain thousands of bacteria. They are touched by many different people each day but are not regularly cleaned. All hard surfaces such as monitor and printer housings and desktops should be cleaned regularly to ensure a clean working environment. Cleaning computer equipment is recommended at least once a week. Use hard surface foam cleaners or saturated wipes with a dry cloth for cleaning. Look out for wipes that contain antimicrobial protection – this will prevent bacterial growth and help to protect against germs and offensive odours. View surface cleaning products View Printers View Fax Machines |
| Cleaning Whiteboards |
The whiteboard surface attracts dirt and grease from the human hand and therefore needs regular cleaning to ensure effective use of the board surface. Use an interactive whiteboard cleaner for all electronic copy boards or specialist boards that have more sensitive surfaces. - Use whiteboard cleaning foam, fluid or saturated wipes to clean the surface of whiteboards.
- Regular cleaning will ensure minimal ghosting and tidy whiteboard surfaces whilst maintaining the life time of the product.
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| Always check manufacturer’s instructions relating to the cleaning and maintenance of any product. |
| Top Selling Cleaning Brands: |
| 5 Star Computer Cleaning Products 
| AF International Computer Cleaning Products 
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| Further Resources |
| Follow the links below to find more information about Computer Cleaning Products: AF International - Europe’s leading manufacturer of PC, office equipment and multi-media cleaning products Durable - UK Website Durable Products - Cleaning products pdf. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Screen Cleaning Mouse Cleaning General |
| Can I use a glass cleaner on my LCD display? |
| No. Most manufacturers recommend against this, because glass cleaners contain alcohol and ammonia. LCD screens have a plastic coat finish, which can react badly when put into contact with these products. Using a glass cleaner on an LCD monitor may cause it to turn the screen yellow or cause stress cracks to appear on the plastic. Back to top |  | |
| My screen has streaks after cleaning, how do I fix this? |
| Streaks may appear if the cleaning product has not been fully wiped from the screen. The best way to remove the streaks is to start the cleaning process over again. Simply trying to reclean the streaky area will not usually have any positive effect, and could make it worse. Back to top |  | |
| Can I clean my screen with paper towels? |
| Paper based products such as paper towels and tissue paper can scratch the display and leave marks. They will also leave small pieces ingrained in the screen which over time will weaken the monitor. Using computer cleaning wipes is a much better alternative. Back to top |  | |
| My mouse won't move in some directions! |
| This usually means dirt has collected on the rollers. To fix this, turn the mouse over and release the ball, then use a small sharp instrument such as a nail file to clean the dirt off the rollers. You can then get a cleaning fluid to lightly rub on the rollers (with something like cotton balls) to prevent them collecting more dirt. Back to top |  | |
| My mouse sticks to the mousepad! |
| Turn the mouse over and clean any dirt off the areas in contact with the desk or mouse pad. Then clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before reusing the mouse on it. Back to top |  | |
| My mouse won't allow me to click properly! |
| This usually means there is dust stuck under the buttons. Turn the mouse over and unscrew the base, then simply blow the dust out of the mouse. Back to top |  | | Is it true you can clean keyboards in the dishwasher? | | Not really! This is a common myth about keyboards. Whilst there are some which are very hard wearing and could probably survive a trip through the dishwasher, it is not recommended as a cleaning method since it will usually have a detrimental affect. Back to top | | |
