How to Clean Laptop and Computer Monitors

We love our gadgets, but so do dirt and germs. Here’s how to disinfect devices like laptops, computer monitor screens and keyboards quickly and efficiently with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes.

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Laptops, display monitors, screens and keyboards easily pick up dust, dirt, crumbs and finger prints. And of course germs. Keep them clean and disinfected by regularly using Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to wipe down all hard non-porous surfaces, and when allowed, screens and displays. Since screens vary in their compatibility with cleaning solutions, it’s important to confirm cleaning instructions before continuing. For example, Apple recommends cleaning and disinfecting their products and accessories with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes; other manufacturers may recommend water only for screen care.

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Steps to clean laptop and computer monitors

  1. Power down devices

    Unplug the computer and disconnect the keyboard and mouse. Make sure laptops are completely powered down. Remove batteries from wireless accessories, and if possible remove laptop batteries.

  2. Clean hard, nonporous surfaces

    Pull a Clorox® Disinfecting Wipe from the canister and wipe down plastic components and other hard, nonporous surfaces.

    Tip

    Wring excess moisture from the wipe before wiping the keyboard. Avoid letting any of the cleaning solution seep into the seams of the casing or inbetween the keys.

  3. Clean the screen

    If the computer manufacturer allows, use Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to clean the screen by starting in the center of the screen and gently wiping in a circular motion.

    Tip

    If you can’t use disinfecting wipes, use a microfiber cloth dampened with water and excess water wrung out to clean the screen.

  4. Sanitize or disinfect

    To sanitize or disinfect, after pre-cleaning, wipe surfaces again until visibly wet. Surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 seconds to sanitize and 4 minutes to disinfect before air drying.

  5. Air dry

    Make sure the computer, laptop, keyboard and accessories have dried completely before reinserting batteries, reconnecting components to the power source, and turning the power back on.