# Cleanly Keyboard Charts This Chart Shows How to Clean a Keyboard That's Filled with Bacteria By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-a-keyboard References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/381705/Infographic-How-Dirty-Is-Your-Keyboard-And-Steps-To-Keeping-It-Clean/) & [quill](http://www.quill.com/content/index/healthcare/healthcare-resources/how-nasty-is-your-keyboard/default.cshtml) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Keyboard Hygiene:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cleaning solutions and tools specifically designed for keyboards to address the growing concern of bacteria accumulation. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cleaning Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized cleaning products tailored for keyboards to effectively remove bacteria and maintain cleanliness in work environments. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hygienic Washable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-shield-cleanwipe-pro.md) - [Device Cleaning Utilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleanly.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-mouse.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Eco-Friendly Computer Cleaning Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-cleaning-brush.md) - [Clean Workstation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstation-kit.md) - [Technology Cleaning Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-cleaning-tool.md) - [Bacteria-Resistant Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer.md) - [Workstation-Sanitizing Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolomeo-lamp.md)