User Guide
real ALPS, requires opening the switch, a difficult task that takes a gentle hand as just removing
them could potentially damage the switches.
Mechanical Keyboard Maintenance and Cleaning
Whether it’s from sweaty hands typing, or crumbs falling while eating lunch at the computer, keyboards
get dirty. After spending time researching mechanical keyboards and then purchasing one for its
superior performance and longevity, it’s now time to consider cleaning and maintaining it. Whether you
just want to clean the surface or pull the keys and clean every inch of your keyboard, it’s important to
know the best way. Here are some tips on keeping your keyboard clean and also how to remove the key
caps for cleaning or replacement.
Simple maintenance cleaning:
To maintain a mechanical keyboard and keep it clear of debris, turn the keyboard upside-down
and shake it to let any loose debris inside fall out. Take some canned air and lightly spray the
keyboard to remove anything that didn’t come out initially. It helps if you hold the keyboard
upside-down at an angle so the crumbs and debris fall out. Also use quick, short blasts when
spraying the canned air.
Thorough cleaning:
1) To do a more thorough cleaning of the keyboard, the small key caps from the keyboard need
to be removed first. If you have never removed the key caps from a keyboard, check out our
how-to video on replacing keys first. It demonstrates how to remove the keys and how to put