{"id":3081,"date":"2025-09-11T08:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/looking-after-outside-of-your-computer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T08:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:48:47","slug":"looking-after-outside-of-your-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/looking-after-outside-of-your-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking After the Outside of Your Computer: The Right Habits to Adopt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sticky keyboard, dusty screen, mouse covered in marks? If you use your computer every day, <\/span>regular cleaning of its external components<\/b> is essential. Not only does it make using it more pleasant, it also <\/span>helps your equipment last longer<\/b>. Here\u2019s how to do it effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic kit for effective cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To look after your device, make sure you have:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • A <\/span>soft microfibre cloth<\/b> for delicate surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Some <\/span>disinfectant wipes<\/b>, useful for contact areas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A <\/span>can of compressed air<\/b>, perfect for hard\u2011to\u2011reach corners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With these tools, you can <\/span>clean effectively without risking damage to the components<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cleaning the screen: a daily step you shouldn\u2019t skip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The screen attracts dust, fingerprints and all sorts of dirt. This affects your visual comfort, especially if you spend long hours in front of your machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s the right method:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Use a <\/span>dry microfibre cloth<\/b>, without any liquid<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Clean gently using <\/span>circular movements<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Never press too hard to avoid damaging the screen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A quick daily wipe is enough<\/b> to keep the surface clear and easy on the eye.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Disinfecting the mouse: a germ hotspot that\u2019s often ignored<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The mouse, constantly handled, builds up <\/span>germs, dust and skin oils<\/b>. A weekly clean is strongly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Do it like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Clean the outside with an <\/span>antibacterial wipe<\/b><\/li>\n
      • Pay particular attention to the buttons and the scroll wheel<\/span><\/li>\n
      • If needed, dry it with a clean cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This will help <\/span>limit the spread of bacteria and reduce visible build\u2011up<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Cleaning the keyboard: for both hygiene and performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Dust, hair, crumbs and more easily get trapped between the keys. This can make some keys stiff or unresponsive.<\/span><\/p>\n

        To clean it effectively:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • First wipe the entire surface with a <\/span>disinfectant wipe<\/b><\/li>\n
        • Then use a <\/span>can of compressed air<\/b> to blow out trapped dirt<\/span><\/li>\n
        • For a more thorough clean, you can gently turn the keyboard upside down and tap it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These simple steps help you <\/span>maintain good hygiene and optimal typing comfort<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Cleaning your computer: a routine to put in place<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          A <\/span>weekly clean<\/b> of the outside of your computer is recommended to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Prevent dust build\u2011up<\/b><\/li>\n
          • Reduce the risk of microbial contamination<\/b><\/li>\n
          • Improve the longevity of external components<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Cleaning your device doesn\u2019t require <\/span>technical skills or expensive equipment<\/b>, but the benefits are real: <\/span>comfort, hygiene and durability<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Sticky keyboard, dusty screen, mouse covered in marks? If you use your computer every day, regular cleaning of its external components is essential. Not only does it make using it more pleasant, it also helps your equipment last longer. Here\u2019s…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-laptop"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3081\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}