Keyboards “dirtier Than A Loo Seat”

By Author: Stanley Bedford
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Shockingly, some computer keyboards shelter more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat, research published by Which? in May suggests.

Samples from a selection of keyboards found a variety of bugs including E-Coli. A loo seat in a typical London office was also swabbed and one particular keyboard was found to be 5 times dirtier.

The main culprit for the contamination was people eating at their desks and dropping crumbs between the keys. This debris encourages the growth of millions of bacteria.

Top tips for a keyboard spring clean

1. Dust and crumbs should be shaken out of your keyboard


2. Keyboards should be wiped with a soft, lightly dampened cloth


3. They should also be disinfected with alcohol wipes

However some working environments such as hospitals and multi-user work stations, such as call centres, need extra help.

Here at Keytools, we offer a range of Washable computer products and Infection Control computer accessories.

Hold under a tap

Take a look at Keytools' complete washable range, because what's the point in having ...
... a clean keyboard and a dirty mouse?! We even have washable smartcard readers.

Banish bugs

Keytools' Medigenic range is easy to clean with hospital-grade antibacterial wipes and sprays. It increases safety among staff and patients by reducing cross contamination.

Stanley Bedford writes for KEYTOOLS. For wide range of ergonomic chairs, flexible keyboard and many other computer accessories, visit: http://www.keytools.co.uk