Re: Coca Cola on the keyboard

I've been using a keyboard "skin" on each (only 2 or 3) keyboard I've used
since doing MT at home for fear of ruining them. I've noticed no difference
in the touch and no hindrance to my typing productivity. I'm very particular
about my keyboard and have had difficulty finding ones I can work with, and
the "skin" has saved my keyboards more than once. I know others will say
that they can't use such things because of problems with the touch, but I'll
never go without one on my work computer. In fact, I'm in the process of
trying to find a "skin" for my laptop, since obviously THAT keyboard is not
easily replaced if it gets fried.

Mary from Maine

"Eliyahu Rooff" <lrooff@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:LdkBe.74$Lv6.21@xxxxxxxxxxx
> While I won't recommend putting it in the dishwasher, I would
> suggest using water only and no detergent if you do go this route.
> The residue from most detergents (and there's no way to get it
> rinsed from all nooks and crannies) can either cause corrosion or
> interfere with connectivity in electrical connections. If hot water
> by itself doesn't do the trick, I don't think the detergent will
> help that much.
>
> From a standpoint of prevention, you might consider covering the
> keyboard with Saran wrap when not using it.
>
> Eliyahu
>
> "kathycarp" <kathycarp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1eGdnb4vwp4zZknfRVn-2Q@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | I've done the dishwasher treatment. I didn't pop off any keys. I
> just put it
> | in the dishwasher and took it out when the washing/rinsing part
> was over.
> |
> | I did *not* use it for days, maybe even weeks. I put it in a warm
> place to
> | dry (sunny window), and changed its position a lot (i.e. turn
> over, stand on
> | end, etc).
> |
> | Some people adamantly say to not do this. When it's either wash or
> toss, I
> | tried washing and it worked.
> |
> | --
> | Kathy
> | www.ambergriscaye.com/villadelsol
> | "Christie" <transcription@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> | news:9L2Be.11437$js.9340@xxxxxxxxxxx
> | > My 2-year-old decided that he wasn't getting enough attention
> and while my
> | > back was turned, he dumped a full glass of soda onto my keyboard
> and now
> | > it
> | > won't work. I do have a spare, which is how I'm writing this,
> however I
> | > like to have a spare on hand at all times. I tried cleaning it
> by popping
> | > the keys off and drying it (and I too was amazed at how much
> hair there
> | > was......gross, since I haven't had a pet in 3 years lol).
> | > How exactly do I go about putting it in the dishwasher? I've
> heard about
> | > this method and googled it, but I'd much rather hear from people
> who've
> | > done
> | > it and I know it's come up recently. Do I need to take the keys
> off
> | > before
> | > I put it in? I seem to remember something about taking it out
> before the
> | > dry cycle, right? I can't see any reason why that wouldn't take
> care of
> | > coke, right? I'm nervous about it, so a "talk to me like I'm a
> baby"
> | > walkthrough would be greatly, incredibly appreciated.
> | > Thanks!
> | > -Christie
> | >
> | >
> |
> |
>
>


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