A good laptop or computer is equipped with tools that enable our use of these devices. One of these items is the keyboard. A keyboard contains keys that consist of alphabets and symbols that generate words when we type which is essential for work and school.
Keyboards tend to gather dust and dirt easily due to the environment and frequent use. It is important to clean your keyboard to increase the longevity of it and prevent you from constantly repurchasing a new one. A keyboard cleaner will enable you to get rid of the dust and grime easily. Here are the top 8 keyboard cleaners in Malaysia.
How do you keep dirt away from a keyboard?
Unfortunately, there is no way to completely keep dirt away from your keyboard but there are ways to decrease the amount of dirt that does enter your keyboard. Firstly, you should avoid eating foods that leave crumbs behind as it can enter the keys easily. Another way is to deep clean your keyboard once a month.
Can I wash my keyboard with water?
It is not recommended by keyboard manufacturers to use water to clean your keyboards as it can cause more damage to your keys. Using a keyboard cleaner or wet wipes are more suitable to be used to clean your keyboard.
8 Best Keyboard Cleaners in Malaysia
1. Super Clean Compound Slimy Gel
The Super Clean Compound Slimy Gel is a great option for a keyboard cleaner as it easily picks up dirt and dust from the surface of the keyboards. This slimy gel keyboard cleaner is easy to use and is able to clean hard to reach areas for a maximum cleaning effect. This keyboard cleaner is safe to use as it is made of a soft glue material.
Specifications:
- Material: Glue
- Colour: Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple
- Weight: 80g
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 12.5cm x 17cm
Pros:
✅ Easy to use
✅ Cleans hard to reach areas
✅ Safe to use
Price: RM3.50 – RM4.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Tenwin Mini Dust Vacuum
The Tenwin Mini Dust Vacuum is a portable and compact keyboard cleaner in the form of a vacuum. This keyboard cleaner has a 360 degree spiral wind blade that easily removes dust and grime from your keyboard. The air outlets is made from high resistant cloth mesh that avoid rubbish from leaking out.
Specifications:
- Material: PP
- Colour: Blue, Pink
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 8x8x6cm
Pros:
✅ Cordless
✅ Portable
✅ Avoids leakage
Price: RM16.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Jisulife DC01/DC02 Mini Vacuum Cleaner
The Jisulife DC01/DC02 Mini Vacuum Cleaner is a rechargeable keyboard cleaner. This vacuum keyboard cleaner has a large suction that sucks up a large amount of rubbish and dust at one go despite its small size. This mini vacuum cleaner is easy to use as all you need to do is press one button and hold it while you clean your keyboard.
Specifications:
- Colours: Pink, Yellow, White
- Battery: 1100mAh
- Country of Origin: China
Pros:
✅ Rechargeable
✅ Large suction
✅ Easy to use
Price: RM30.00 – RM35.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Westcovina Double-headed Laptop Cleaner
The Westcovina Double-headed Laptop Cleaner is a brush style keyboard cleaner. This keyboard cleaner is retractable so you can push the brush back in after cleaning to avoid damage to the bristles of the brush. This keyboard cleaner has a dual brush head with one side having long bristles and the other side with short bristles. This lets you customise your cleaning depending on the amount of dirt and dust on your keyboard.
Specifications:
- Materials: Fibre, PP
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 6.7cm x 6cm Approx
Pros:
✅ Dual brush head
✅ Retractable
✅ Moisture proof
Price: RM5.34
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Fonken Keyboard Cleaning Brush
The Fonken Keyboard Cleaning Brush is a multifunctional keyboard cleaner that contains a various number of tools to aid your keyboard cleaning. This keyboard cleaner has soft bristles that will not damage your keyboard while effectively cleaning it. This keyboard cleaner comes in a portable pen shape design that is convenient to bring around to your work space.
Specifications:
- Materials: Nylon + ABS
- Colour: White grey, Black red, White red
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 150×80×28mm
Pros:
✅ Multifunctional
✅ Soft bristles
✅ Portable pen shape
Price: RM7.90 – RM12.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. MYRON USB Keyboard Cleaner
The MYRON USB Keyboard Cleaner is equipped with a brush and vacuum which helps to maximise the level of cleaning for your keyboard. This keyboard cleaner has a USB which you can plug into your laptop or computer for charging. Also, this keyboard cleaner is able to suck up heavier dust and grime that is usually hard to get rid of.
Specifications:
- Materials: Plastic & Metal
- Colour: Black, Green, Blue, Rose Red, Sky Blue, Yellow
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 90cm (USB Length)
Pros:
✅ Equipped with brush and vacuum
✅ Comes with USB
✅ Gets rid of heavier dust and dirt
Price: RM3.69 – RM4.81
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Homgeek Wireless Dust Collector 6033
The Homgeek Wireless Dust Collector 6033 is a high quality vacuum that you can use to clean your keyboard, laptop, pillows and many more. This vacuum keyboard cleaner has a high speed motor that is effective in cleaning your keyboard swiftly and neatly. This keyboard cleaner has a strong suction and is lightweight too.
Specifications:
- Colour: Grey
- Weight: 700g
- Rated Power: 80W
- Battery: (18650) 2000mAh x 2
- Charging Voltage: DC 5V
- Charging Time: About 1.5H
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 30.5cm x 12.5cm x 8cm
Pros:
✅ Lightweight
✅ Strong suction
✅ High speed motor
Price: RM115.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. PEWANY Cleaning Brush
The PEWANY Cleaning Brush comes in a pack of 10 pieces that you can easily dispose of after you have used it. This keyboard cleaner is simplistic in design and fuss free which makes it easy to use. It is thin in design which makes it convenient to reach into hard to clean areas.
Specifications:
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Blue, Red
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 11.5 x 2cm
Pros:
✅ Easy to use
✅ Simple design
✅ Thin
Price: RM2.85
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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