*Equipment failure can result from poor maintenance and lack of general cleaning.

*Computer Room cleaning ensures a reduction in long term maintenance costs, and increases the lifetime use of hardware.

Computer rooms are the most important component within any business organisation. Not only is the equipment highly sensitive, but the information stored within that equipment is literally priceless to an organisation. Keeping these specialised rooms clean is vital to this delicate and expensive equipment functioning properly.

A computer room needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, this is particularly important after equipment installation. Areas to be cleaned are tops of modem cabinets, server racks, air conditioning units, horizontal surfaces and any floor surfaces, periodically subfloor cleaning is required as well.

Thorough cleaning will keep the room free from harmful dust and contaminants, which can infiltrate equipment and cause overheating, unnecessary wear, and reduced filter life. The forced air from the air conditioning systems and the blowers within computers are designed to keep the electronic components operating at a temperature that ensures long life and maximum reliability. An excessive amount of dust will reduce the heat transfer of electronic components. This will increase the component's temperature and shorten its life.

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Keyboard and Mouse Cleaning

 

 

Keyboards can become dirty after periods of extended use, especially if users commonly eat or smoke near the computer. If a keyboard becomes dirty enough, its performance can be affected. Common problems include dead or stuck keys and repeated characters during typing. Note that disassembling your keyboard as described below may void the warranty.

The amount of use a computer gets and its exposure to household elements contributes to the keyboard and mouse collecting some debris. This can range anywhere from normal household dust to spilled food or drink. Many people are not aware that a computer keyboard and mouse can be cleaned at home and that cleaning them regularly will help prolong their life.

To clean the computer keyboard, you must first shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard from the computer. This will avoid electrical shock to you and damage to your system. First, you should shake the keyboard upside down to evict any loose debris from between the keys. You can then use a can of compressed air to help blow some of the debris loose. To clean the surface of the keys and the outer casing of the keyboard, you should use either Endust for electronics or some other aerosol cleaning solution. Spray the cleaner directly onto the rag and not on the keyboard. Wipe the keyboard lightly until it is clean to your satisfaction. Allow this to dry before reconnecting the keyboard to the computer.

If there has been liquid spilled on the keyboard, it may be necessary to clean underneath the keys. Under no circumstances should you take the keyboard apart to clean inside of it. This will cause damage to the components and the keyboard may not work again. Instead, gently pop off the keys and use a q-tip dipped in alcohol to clean underneath. Leave the key covers off until it is dry or the alcohol may cause them to stick. Make sure you place the keys back in their correct location.

Cleaning a mouse is also very important. There are two types of computer mice and each one needs to be cleaned differently. For the optical mouse, you simply need to wipe the sensor with a soft cloth. This will allow the sensor to detect the grid. For a mechanical mouse, you must take it apart. First, you must unplug it from the computer. Turn it over and remove the ball. While the ball is removed, use a q-tip and alcohol to clean off the wheels and other small areas inside the mouse. Once that is allowed to dry, you can replace the ball and the mouse is ready for use again. Making sure that the mouse pad is clean is also important. A dirty mouse pad will make the mouse get dirty so much faster.

How do you know when it is time to clean these components? It is recommended that you clean them at least twice a year, but if they get particularly dirty, then you can clean them more frequently. Sometimes, when the keyboard and mouse begin to lag, this means that they need to be cleaned, especially the mouse. The keyboard does not always show signs of being dirty, but the mouse usually will.

Most people are unaware that a keyboard and mouse even need to be cleaned. These people are highly likely to experience problems with their computers that are related to these items being too dirty. Cleaning both the keyboard and mouse at regular intervals will help avoid these problems in the future.