23 Sep
2019
23 Sep
'19
5:30 p.m.
On 2019-Sep-23, at 4:24 PM, Kevin Parker via cctalk wrote:
I resurrected an old keyboard and mouse I like. Not
wishing to gross anyone
out but it looks like over time there was a build-up of oil etc from my
hands etc and over time being stored away its turned to a really almost hard
paste like stuff on both the mouse and keyboard.
I've tried number of agents to clean it off but limited success.
Any tips please.
Isoprop as a preferable first resort, as others have suggested.
If that doesn't do it, common TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) is good at cleaning off grimy
organics.
However, best to be taking things apart so keycaps and housings (not the electronics or
keyswitches) can be immersed in solution and then thoroughly rinsed.
I wouldn't want to let TSP soak into parts from a wipe-down where it couldn't be
well-cleaned-out.