While most computer cleaning guides suggest using Alcohol for wiping dust and dirt off the computer, VideoJug recommends home vinegar instead of Alcohol.
There are some advantages - vinegar is inexpensive, you have it in your kitchen shelf already and it is de-static so vinegar will also help prevent dirt from sticking to your computer peripherals and cables.
If you are on a cleaning mission after a long gap and there’s enough dirt sticking on your computer, first clean the monitor, cables, keyboard and mouse with a vacuum cleaner.
Then sprinkle some vinegar solution onto a paper towel or a damp piece of cloth (not wet) and wipe the body of your computer gently.
Additional Computer Cleaning guides:
1. How to Clean Computer Screen
2. How to Clean the Mouse Wax
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Reader Comments
Thanks for the usefull tip amit.
Written by Ganesh Shenoy on 03.01.08
Great picture to compliment the article! Where do you get such pics from, Amit? :)
Written by Anand on 03.01.08
Thanks for the info. I think vinegar has always been seen as a bit of a cleanser chemical due to it’s acid - base properties…
Written by Michael on 03.01.08
hi, I would use it but I would like to know why should we use it while there are many Computer Cleaning products available in the market, which are also available at most of the online shopping portal and can give the better output
Written by Monty Alexander on 03.17.08