A new computer is always clean and smooth, but after a period of use, it will inevitably accumulate dust and other dirt, which not only looks bad, and can also affect the performance of the computer , and even your health in the long run. Therefore, how to keep your computer clean as much as you can?

1. Use your computer in a clean environment

Try to use the computer indoors as far as possible to ensure the environment is not very dusty. As we all know, computers in a dirty environment will accumulate dust very soon, thus you have to clean it more often and more carefully.

2. Try not to eat, drink or smoke near the computer.

Some people’s keyboards are particularly dirty, mainly because they use them as a dining room table. You must know that the ordinary table need to be wiped after every meal, but few people clean the computer keyboard every day. After a period of time, the keyboard will get dirty natually, especially the keyboard of laptop

3. Wipe the keyboard regularly

It’s not difficult to clean the keyboard, you can, and you better to do it by yourself regularly. Even if you’ve been paying attention, the keyboard can gradualy accumulate dust. Therefore, it is best to wipe the keyboard regularly with wipes or alcohol to remove the dust from the surface when the computer is off. There are also tools, such as keyboard clay, that can help you clean your keyboard.

4. Clean the screen regularly

The computer screen is also easy to accumulate dust, and because it’s used for visual display, it can be very visible once it gets dirty, which will definitely affect your user experience. So it’s best to do some simple cleaning on your screen regularly.

First of all, you should turn off the computer to prevent static electricity. As for the cleaning tool, it’s best to choose the microfiber cloth, which won’t create batting or scratch the surface of the screen, especially the microfiber cloth designed for eyewear or lens cleaning. Gently press it on the screen and wipe in one direction. Do not scrub or wipe in circles, as this can damage the screen or simply remove dust particles. Just keep wiping the screen until it gets clean. 

5. Regularly dismantle the mainframe to remove ash and replace silicon grease

The frequency of cleaning ash can be half a year once, and once a year for changing silicon grease. The fan location usually accumulates the most dust, you can clean it with the discarded toothbrush and paper towels. If your computer is often used to play games or handle heavy loads of data, you better change the silicon grease frequently to ensure that the temperature is kept within a reasonable range for maximum performance.Of course, if you don’t have the confidence to do the work yourself, it’s best to leave it to a professional.