Can You Use Lysol Spray on Keyboards?

You’ll need to clean your sticky keyboard every now and then.

But when was the last time you thought about disinfecting it?

Keyboards can be home to all kinds of nasty bacteria.

In fact, a study by the University of Arizona concluded that the average keyboard has around 400 times the amount of bacteria found on the average toilet seat.

If this study is just as disturbing to you as it is to us, then you better start disinfecting. This leads us to the next question: can you use Lysol on keyboards?

In this post, we’ll look at whether or not Lysol products are suitable for disinfecting a keyboard.

We’ll also share a step-by-step guide to safely and effectively clean your.

Lysol on keyboards

The short answer is yes! Lysol wipes are the perfect solution to disinfect your keyboard.

If you’re considering disinfecting your keyboard with the Lysol disinfectant spray, you should be careful not to get any liquid inside the keyboard.

Other than the Lysol disinfectant wipes and spray, you should avoid other Lysol products; they generally contain harsh chemicals that can easily damage the coating on the keys or the sensitive electronics inside a high-end keyboard.

How to wipe down your keyboard with Lysol wipes

The first step is to make sure your keyboard is unplugged. If you’re disinfecting your laptop’s keyboard, make sure that it’s turned off and not connected to an external power supply. We also recommend that you let it cool before cleaning.

Next, gently wipe the keys in a circular motion. Avoid violent rubbing as it could wipe the characters off your keys. Use another wipe to disinfect the rest of your keyboard.

If you want to get to the tight spaces between the keys, try wrapping a wipe around a cotton swab. Use an elastic band to secure the wipe around the swab. Now, you can easily clean these hard-to-reach areas between the keys.

Finally, use a soft cloth, preferably microfiber, to wipe the keyboard dry. Voila! Your keyboard is now 99.99% free of viruses and bacteria.

How to use Lysol spray on your keyboard

We generally advise against using a spray on your laptop. If the liquid makes its way inside your keyboard, it could short-circuit the entire thing. This becomes a bigger issue if you’re disinfecting your laptop’s built-in keyboard.

However, if you don’t have any Lysol wipes, you could use the spray with caution. First, apply short, controlled sprays on the keyboard’s body and use a microfiber cloth to wipe the entire keyboard.

A safer option would be to spray the disinfectant directly into the cloth, then wipe your keyboard. If you notice the cloth is dripping wet, squeeze it until it’s only damp.

Should I use Lysol bleach spray?

No.

Never.

Bleach is a highly corrosive substance that can easily ruin your keyboard and negatively impact your health if you inhale the fumes.

Even a small amount of bleach can erase the characters on your keys. Any bleach going through the keys will almost certainly damage your keyboard beyond repair.

You should generally avoid any bleach-containing product on your electronics.

Lysol disinfectant spray, on the other hand, doesn’t contain bleach. So, it won’t put your keyboard at the same risk.

How often should I use Lysol on keyboards?

Even if your keyboard is sparkly clean now, it won’t be long until it starts harboring the same pesky pathogens again.

This raises the question: how often should you disinfect your keyboard?

There’s no definitive answer to that question.

Experts say your keyboard should be cleaned and disinfected at least once a week, although that’s only if you spend most of your day at your keyboard.

A smarter approach would be to thoroughly wash your hands before using the keyboard.

You can also keep a bottle of disinfectant on your desk to use before and, if you’re a true germaphobe, after your session.

Wrapping things up

Lysol products are used for cleaning just about anything.

For keyboards, it’s no different.

The best option to disinfect your keyboard would be Lysol wipes.

You can use the spray if you want to, but please, be extra cautious.

Make sure no liquid slips between the keys, and avoid Lysol bleach spray at all costs!

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