How to Remove Most Liquids from a Standard Keyboard

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: You're typing along

   Onto the keyboard.
   
   First things first, wipe up as much of the spill with a napkin, then save your work as as fast as you can, and turn off the computer.
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   Step 2: and you reach for the mouse

   , If necessary, use a hairdryer on a warm/low setting 5–6 inches (12.7–15.2 cm) away from keyboard to evaporate anything still inside. ,, Once that dries, keyboard is most likely ready for use! ,
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   Step 3: only to knock over your drink.

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   Step 4: Unplug keyboard

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   Step 5: and turn upside down (keys facing an absorbent surface)

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   Step 6: allowing any excess liquids to drain out.

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   Step 7: Once drained

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   Step 8: (still keeping upside down) use cotton swabs

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   Step 9: or rolled up napkins to go between the keys

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    Step 10: and try to absorb any extra liquid.

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    Step 11: Allow keyboard to drain overnight

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    Step 12: or for several hours

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    Step 13: turning it over multiple times to allow anything inside the keys to dry up.

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    Step 14: Once everything is dry

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    Step 15: use a damp napkin or wipe to remove any residue left by the drink.

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    Step 16: Finished.

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