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# Dishwasher works
But no detergent, and take it out before the drying starts.
Might work; might not.
For me, it worked fine (two times so far).
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:20, archived)
# you are taking the piss arent you?
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:21, archived)
# No, I'm serious.
I really did clean two keyboards in the dishwasher. And they worked fine afterwards (they took two days to dry, however).
And they looked brand new afterwards.
And again: I am serious, but be aware that it may not work all the time and the keyboard might die. Try at your own risk.

EDIT: The most important part is to take it out before the "drying cycle", because the inside of the dishwasher becomes really hot and the heat WILL destroy the electronics. Thw water alone won't.
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:24, archived)
# ok
i think that'll be a last resort

thanks :)
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:25, archived)
# ooooh
I have an old natural keyboard that I miss using. It's grubby and sticky. I'm definitely going to chuck it into the dishwasher tonight!
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:26, archived)
# Clean it using a weak solvent on a cotton bud.

The solvent will evaporate completely leaving no residue.

This will only work on small quantities of the offending liquid
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:25, archived)
# am i being gullable for
half believing you?
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:21, archived)
# USB keyboard
It is perfectly safe to rinse out your keyboard under a tap if it is USB.... no lies, done it myself several times
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:23, archived)
# what
the... ?
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:54, archived)
# Stating the obvious
Before you think about trying this... we're not talking about the keyboard of a lap-top are we?
(, Thu 9 Sep 2004, 9:32, archived)