Life Hack: How to deep clean your laptop, from screens and keyboards to vents and ports

From crumb-coated keyboards to clogged-up ports, there are a few cleaning issues that will crop up time and time again when it comes to your laptop. Here are a few common problems and how to clean them

Here are some safe ways to clean your laptop

Screen 

You do not want to go near your laptop’s screen with a bleach-based disinfectant or a harsh cleaner. Similarly, be careful using any liquid around your device as too much can damage its hardware. For fingerprints and smudges, a clean, dry microfibre cloth should remove most, if not all, of these. Opt for microfiber over other fabrics or paper towels as these could scratch the screen. For non-LCD screens, HP recommends using a bit of rubbing alcohol for any stubborn spots. Lightly dab it onto a microfibre cloth to avoid excess liquid entering your speakers or keyboard. Start in the centre of the screen and gently wipe the screen in a circular motion. Wipe down the screen until the entire surface is clean and no dust or dirt remains. However, rubbing alcohol should be avoided if your screen is LCD as it will damage it.