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Cleanly Keyboard Charts

This Chart Shows How to Clean a Keyboard That's Filled with Bacteria

— November 9, 2015 — Lifestyle
This eye-opening chart shows how to clean a keyboard, which may be filled with more bacteria than some bathrooms. ‘Ghergich & Co.’ created this guide to address how dirty one’s keyboard truly is, with unseen dirt crumbs and grime from daily use.

This particular guide goes beyond telling viewers how dirty a keyboard can be, and provides step-by-step tips about how to properly clean a keyboard. The chart begins with a few statistics such as: “the average desktop has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.”

The chart proceeds to aid viewers about the proper maintenance of a keyboard, which starts with a proper dusting. There is also a guide to remove the keys and clean each one with a toothbrush. This guide will be useful for those who work in offices, or those who are constantly using a laptop. Keeping one’s desk and work area clean will ultimately aid in satisfactory health.
Trend Themes
1. Keyboard Hygiene - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cleaning solutions and tools specifically designed for keyboards to address the growing concern of bacteria accumulation.
2. Technology Cleaning Guides - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive digital cleaning guides for various technology devices, such as keyboards, to enhance user experience and promote proper maintenance.
3. Health-conscious Workspaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement workspaces with built-in hygiene features that prioritize cleanliness and reduce the spread of bacteria, benefiting employee health and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Cleaning Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized cleaning products tailored for keyboards to effectively remove bacteria and maintain cleanliness in work environments.
2. Technology Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative keyboard accessories with built-in cleaning mechanisms or technologies that actively prevent bacteria buildup, providing a hygiene-focused solution for users.
3. Office Furniture and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce office furniture and design solutions that incorporate easy-to-clean materials and surfaces, promoting a cleaner and healthier workspace environment.
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