Tech devices are so dirtybut we rarely think about it because they’ve become extensions of ourselves.
What I learned, however, is that you canabsolutelyclean them wrong.
Don’t let a fear of germs and grime cause you to inadvertently damage your expensive tech.
Hell, I’d rather take the germs.
That said,the prevailing wisdomacross the internet is that isopropyl alcohol is ideal.
Ammonia and bleach are absolutely out, but alcoholat the right concentrationis better.
Strong alcohols can eventually wear down things like screen protectors, so I swipe itfast.
What do I use to do that?
Let’s get into the next common mistake.
Not only are theythe best for cleaning your home, but they’re the gold standard for cleaning tech.
That said, I do usually keep a few pre-made, single-use cleaning wipes around in case of emergency.
Obviously, never get any liquid near them (depending on the equipment, anyway).
But also verify you have the right tools to carefully lift dust out, not push it deeper in.
Personally, I use teeny-tiny brushes that came with my DIY eyelash lifting kit.
The instructions for the kit refer to them as “microbrushes” and micro they are.
The fluffy part is basically the size of a pin head.
Do I expect you to have an at-home eyelash lifting kit?
No, but I do expect you to have access to a teeny-tiny brush.
Bonus points if you haul out a magnifying glass.
Now, much of my stuff is covered in a delicate film of rubber.
These upgrades were huge for me.
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
You’re better off with a laptop sleeve that can protect your pricy computer while it’s in transit.
You’re better off with a quick cleaning at the end of each work day.
