How to ACTUALLY Clean Your Keyboard... (In Under An Hour)

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Have you ever wondered How to clean a mechanical keyboard or clean a custom keyboard?
Check out this EASY tutorial for how to clean your keyboard, keycaps, and desk mat!
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@jaydingiesler5280 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate Hipyo being honest about how dirty his keyboard is and not pretending we’re all just a bunch of animals with ours 😂

@brflame90 Жыл бұрын

Yes, then again he accused us of not doing the dishes… or washing our hands…

@BertyBertsson 11 ай бұрын

Well I'm not "an animal" with mine. Cleaning my keyboard takes me like 1 minute at max because it's never even dirty to begin with. It's just a bit dusty and that's easily fixed with compressed air. The secret is to wash your hands and never eat at the keyboard. If you have to, then eat something that isn't powdery.

@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 11 ай бұрын

@@BertyBertssonAlso, don't own pets (slight sarcasm). I used to own a dog and oh my god, my laptop keys were so damn clogged with her hair, lol. I semi-cleaned the keys but nothing as in-depth as this, because it was a laptop. But, if you do own pets, maybe don't let them get close to your keyboard, unless the cleaning process doesn't bother you. With cats, people also let them walk all over their surfaces (I personally never understood this, even as a former cat owner). Cats could be on the couch and whatever structure/ cat tree was bought for them. Cats did not go on tables or counters where you put your food, they did not go on top of fridges for the same reason (and it's dangerous and they can get stuck up there, too scared to hop down), and they don't walk on desks. People seem to forget where their cat's paws have been when they allow this.

@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked 10 ай бұрын

:3 My keyboard was wayyyy worse than this with hair. Haha. I don't really have food inside of it. I rinsed it under water, used soap, q-tips, a sponge with the scrubber side, and the keys I soaked in soapy water before rinsing them, and washing them more with soap, and wiping them down. Now, they're outside drying in the hot sun. I'll leave them out there for like 24 hours. Haha

@athanmantas7134 7 ай бұрын

love thise videos

@Lord_Mad_Dog Жыл бұрын

cold water will probably work better for more keycaps. the heat may cause the legends or characters to dissolve a bit if you have a dyesub set and if you agitate the keycaps with the soapy water then youre fine. i used a chopstick to kida stir them and it worked marvelously. also using alcohol on your plastic is generally not a good idea

@jotsa Жыл бұрын

just use slightly warm water, pbt won't get damaged in it

@Voruality 11 ай бұрын

is it bad that its dissolved on the inside of my keys

@mshazaz 10 ай бұрын

I used very hot water and my keycaps got bent 😂

@TheoSur 6 ай бұрын

@@mshazaz that's why he said "the hottest water *your hands can handle*"

@fakepotato4875 6 ай бұрын

@@TheoSur well i guess he can handle hot enough water that it can melt his keycaps

@neekowmoo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hipyo. this is my first time liking your video with clean hands

@Lazymaybaby Жыл бұрын

as someone who is a very casual mech keyboard enjoyer (and whose keyboard was built by my now-ex) I really appreciate this kind of video! I love my keyboard but lately it’s started acting weird and not typing correctly. I’m going to try deep cleaning it and see if that helps. As an aside, more videos on general keyboard maintenance would be awesome! Like, for instance, how to tell if a switch has gone bad / how to go about troubleshooting a keyboard that’s having typing issues.

@ConfusionPlus2 5 ай бұрын

I hope it worked!

@eschrader 8 ай бұрын

Used a butter knife to pop out all my keys after I took a photo of it. Used a soapy scrub brush at an angle to clean the kb body a bit, wiped with baby wipe. Then Used dish soap in a bowl and scrub brush to wash keys, poured in strainer, sprayed with water, filled bowl with clean water, poured keys in and rinsed, tossed back and forth between strainer and bowl then dumped keys on a towel and patted keys dry. Re-assembled according to picture and let it sit in the sun for a bit. Quick and decent cleaning! Thank you!

@cursedRavioli Жыл бұрын

You can use ultrasonic cleaner for the keycaps. Also it's great for your glasses and jewelery.

@TeenGameTORG 17 күн бұрын

This is really helpful. I've wanted to clean my keyboard for a while now, but had no idea if I had to follow some kind of process to not damage it, and was scared to death I could break it. Turns out it is WAY simpler than what I thought. Thanks a lot!

@CatbaronAle Жыл бұрын

Wow Hipyo is so brave for- kitty kitty kitty kitty she’s helping aaaa ❤ (ty for this helpful tutorial)

@x9x9x9x9x9 Жыл бұрын

When I clean key caps I do it in a strainer that is sitting in a large bowl. Then I toss them in a food dehydrator to dry. Having a food dehydrator has been surprisingly useful over the years and I have never used it for food but drying lots of stuff like 3d printer filament.

@sultandmj8692 Жыл бұрын

I just watched 5 of your videos back to back. Even though I am not a keyboard enthusiast.

@adarshsingh2954 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why my keyboard has small hairs 😭 who tf shaved on my keyboard 😭😭

@hatemails Ай бұрын

If your arms/hands are hairy when you lose small hairs naturally

@MySummerCarWeekly Ай бұрын

Lmao mines the same

@waii.mp3 17 күн бұрын

arm hairs xdd

@nemojimeister8769 Жыл бұрын

getting into the keyboard scene and moving from costar stabs to cherry was an amazing feeling :D

@Spiral16 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Weepsy_ Жыл бұрын

Actually, if you don't want or can't buy a compressed air can or a blower, use a hairdryer and make sure it's blowing cold air. The air will spread more, but it's still better than nothing.

@pedrocastellanos2982 Жыл бұрын

Hey Hipyo! I love your vids and you're the reason I got into keyboards. Could you review the RK royal kludge m75 and possibly mod it? I bought it and I think its good but Id love to see my favorite youtuber to review it!

@rwilliams12290 11 ай бұрын

😁 Amazing tips

@YtJosh4k Жыл бұрын

Wow Hipyo is so brave for showing us his dirty keyboard.

@travismorse5050 2 ай бұрын

Oh snap you got the EPBT Sniper caps! I got on that group buy too!

@jens0_064 8 ай бұрын

1:17 I always pull my keycaps by hand, it's just way faster + it is easier to set them into sets to later easily set back together. I think if you have a huntsman board, you should get one, because it hurts after like 40 and I don't want to do this daily on a fullsize.

@AbuAjmal. 10 ай бұрын

Me who doesn’t have a keycap puller: oh boy.

@Memeplays 9 ай бұрын

Use a butter knife

@emixmh 2 ай бұрын

use 2 paper clips or binder clips under opposite corners of the keycap and pull

@AbuAjmal. 2 ай бұрын

@@emixmh 7 months late 😆I eventually got a keycap puller.

@benderxx1338 Жыл бұрын

Ughh this just reminds me that I need to clean 🫧 my keyboard lol but at least I know how to now. Thanks for the tutorial lol

@diveintowonder7337 Жыл бұрын

Using a collander (pasta strainer) would be a great way to drain and rinse the keys.

@KuzTech Жыл бұрын

@Hipyo Tech what keycaps are those?

@rigure 10 ай бұрын

I once got some dust or something in a part of the office keyboard (temporarily mine) and the S key stopped working. That they I learned I could take off keycaps (with a sharp object as it said, so I used a pencil 😅). It looked clean, so I just wiped it and soaked the cap in hot water. Worked afterwards :D

@Me2oon 10 ай бұрын

The transition noise reminds me of flithy frank nice guide, ty Mr.Hipyo

@choipichiim Ай бұрын

Should we tell them?

@athanmantas7134 7 ай бұрын

wow hipo is awsome

@Felivii Ай бұрын

Wow, so brave for showing us!!

@Goodluckbuddy1408 9 ай бұрын

Link to keycaps? Those are dope.

@lavenderclouds 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, I learned how to clean my keyboard for the first time. My kitty cat got her fur all over my keyboard so it was very hairy! White fur all over the inside. I didn't have an air duster so I asked my older brother if he had one and what didja know he did. I used his electric air duster and it worked wonders! I washed my desk mat in the sink, it works.

@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial Жыл бұрын

It’s all your fault Hipyo!! I’m now addicted to customising keyboards!! All jokes aside your videos have been really inspiring as I’m new to the hobby.

@Madrookula 7 ай бұрын

Brush your cat if shes helping you clean... dude... my cats are the REASON im cleaning my keyboard... again. Lol

@linushsiao1693 Жыл бұрын

Hey! That is exactly how I clean my double shot keycaps! But I still don't know how to clean dye sub keycaps safely😂

@herzue371 6 ай бұрын

thanks bro my keyboard rn is clean af

@Grunderinne 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for helpful AND humoristisk video. I shoulden be any differense for a keyboard integrated in an laptop, or?

@ulrikcramerandersen5824 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@Xevikq 2 ай бұрын

Bro my keyboard was so dirty its crazy ive had it for 2+ years and never cleaned this helped alot

@techstuff27 Жыл бұрын

Hipyo could you please sell these again during christmas!

@makarychan9109 Жыл бұрын

that transition sound effect though...

@kipp14 Жыл бұрын

Cleaning the key caps can be done with an alcohol pad if it's only a few key are gunked like mine

@DoYouWumbo 7 ай бұрын

love that glarses transition lol

@Akito1603 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for a “chalky” sounding keyboard?

@jessw4195 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us the real keyboard and how dirty it is because it made me feel a lot less insecure about my own keeb!!! U da MVP!!!!

@morpho7083 6 ай бұрын

To dry your keycaps, you can use your oven. Turn it to "warm".

@Alex-kr7zr 4 ай бұрын

Or clothes dryer after the washing machine.

@tfayo1905 10 ай бұрын

well ı just cleand ıt tysm

@skrappr3649 Жыл бұрын

Just spent hours disassembling my entire keyboard and cleaning every part just for this to be recommended thanks youtube

@ruhsuzkutu8041 Жыл бұрын

Instructions unclear, I have discovered a bug infestation inside my keyboard.

@mystery-mm6xd 10 ай бұрын

I’m so used to Glarses ‘oh yeah~’ that I lost it when I heard your one lmao

@fuzzynine Жыл бұрын

I use a tooth brush in the soapy solution which works better for the insides of the key caps.

@Lix-nr4ke Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@koiasana Жыл бұрын

0:13 howdy hey, I'm hiypo tech

@yfrufeyfryd2129 10 ай бұрын

Got an expensive razeer keyboard from a friend it’s a nice one but my God is it a biohazard. This helps.

@HangryCow Жыл бұрын

i clean my keyboard weekly so no need for a hazmat suit

@trinaharris4904 3 ай бұрын

Your funny I like you!

@Acloneot 8 ай бұрын

I have not cleaned my keyboard since i got it (5 years) so thank you wery much for showing on my youtube fyp

@Wolfy11188 2 ай бұрын

If you have one of those cutlery baskets for your dishwasher you can just chuck the keys in there on a cold wash and they'll be nice and sparkly! Need one that locks completely though on the top!

@ZuzanaLudikarova 9 ай бұрын

Should I do the same thing if it a keyboard that is connected to the computer?

@aimeehill5329 Жыл бұрын

I was literally wondering how the hell i am going to keep my white and pastel deskmat clean this week. It gets so dirty so quickly.

@J7T800 Жыл бұрын

If you got beeswax, it works a treat. It'll basically waterproof your deskmat for a while. It doesn't affect the quality and texture of the mat once it's "baked" in.

@danny7694 11 ай бұрын

My tip for cleaning deskmats and i been doing it like this every 2 weeks: 1. grab deskmat 2. get in shower 3. make tiles in shower wet 4. stick deskmat on wall (this will work due to anti slip) 5. use showerhead to wet up surface 6. use dish soap and a soft sided sponge to clean (do not use abbrasive sponge or all purpose cleaner, this might destroy any hydrophobic coating that's on your deskmat) 7. dry your deskmat over a drying rack (do not dry in sun as this again might damage any protective coatings and could damage the colors, seeing how yours is white it might not matter that much but better safe then sorry) 8. you now have a clean deskmat and you've taken your biweekly gamer shower! you're welcome

@sillygoose42069 Жыл бұрын

im watching this with my very clean desk mat and clean keyboard just so im prepared

@BlueEagle403 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if oxy clean is useful for the keycaps as well?

@afoxinthemeadow Жыл бұрын

Hey @Hipyo can you do a video on how to modify (dampen) a wireless keyboard such as the Keychron K4? Im not sure where to start given the internals (battery+wiring).

@VitiateTheImmortal Жыл бұрын

And I just wonder what switches Hipyo got in there xD

@vrdude1 3 ай бұрын

for the compressed air, just use a blow dryer for the keycap reover, use a butter knife, coming in from the side of the keys and popping them off

@ToyKeeper Жыл бұрын

A cheap fine-tipped squeeze duster also works well for cleaning out under the keycaps... like the things they use to clean dust off camera optics. It's not as good as actually removing the keycaps, but it can get rid of like 90% of the gunk with only 10% of the effort and near-zero cost. I keep my hands obsessively clean, so my keycaps generally take several years to show any signs of grime... but underneath, lots of dust and hair and other stuff accumulates. So... squeezy blower to the rescue!

@Treiden21 11 ай бұрын

He did the glarses oh yeah thing lol

@LouisGiliberto 15 күн бұрын

I've used Efferdent (denture cleaner) to clean my key caps. It's doesn't leave residue and it's designed to break up fats and proteins which is most of the scum on the key caps.

@BigChungusTheMaker Жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on the hyperx alloy origins keyboard. I have red switches and it sounds really good.

@_moy_4940 11 ай бұрын

the shade he be throwing XD

@dityer Жыл бұрын

will a more gooey detergent work instead of that liquid one you have there?

@foamige 5 ай бұрын

Is this where the Hipyo intermission sound came from?

@Crowbar 3 ай бұрын

how many times will you inspect the damages

@StickRV 2 ай бұрын

Can I use a vacuum cleaner instead of compressed air?

@fLaMePr0oF Ай бұрын

I use an ultrasonic cleaner for the key caps

@LadyLunaura 4 ай бұрын

Wow Hipyo is so brave for showing us his dirty keyboard!

@Daniel-ef8ry 11 ай бұрын

Do I have to lube my keycaps again after cleaning it in soapy water?

@CptTomaszon Жыл бұрын

What keyboard is this?

@AlexAlex-oy5bz 7 ай бұрын

first time cleaning my keyboard in 3 years, and well.. GODAMMMMMM

@MinecraftPacMatt Жыл бұрын

Hipyo! Howdy hey! What are those keycaps and are they in stock?

@brandongin4391 11 ай бұрын

@hipyo, I second that. They’re perfects for my build!

@Boomer.Roberts Жыл бұрын

wow hipyo is so brave for showing us his dirty keyboard

@StormeliusThe3rd 3 ай бұрын

I sweat a lot so how often should i wash my keyboard

@BirdieCube_1 25 күн бұрын

what keycap set do you have?

@isythegamergirl Ай бұрын

NOT ME JUST CLEANING MY MOUSEPAD WATCHING THIS IN SHOCK

@kalfaxplays7899 7 ай бұрын

tbh i just buy a new keyboard every now and then when it gets dirty... but i should probably get one of those keyboard cleaner kits.

@phatlokki 3 ай бұрын

I have a beauitful rgb keyboard and it is flat out disrespectful how it looks rights not. Thanks for the video. Lets make this baby sparkly again!

@goldenllama24 10 ай бұрын

what is the keycap set that hipyo tech is using??

@kayiscahyantomajid9247 4 ай бұрын

I still have a few questions. What soap is safe for the color of the keycaps so they don't fade? Dish washing soap, bath soap or laundry soap?

@unknowminion9024 10 ай бұрын

Is it possible that dust is in switches ? I cleaned it 3 times my way and 3 time new bind not working it was alt now its d and t. Should i maybe use alcohol directly on switches? I did it with water but i feel like when im drying dirt just move to another bind? Ty anyway nice vid

@LARVideos 10 ай бұрын

This was a great video. I really learned a lot. I also loved your performances in The Sorcerer's Apprentice and How to Train Your Dragon!

@illusionarysage4487 Ай бұрын

If the tap water in your area is particularly mineral rich like it is where I live, make sure to use something like distilled water for the keycaps, or they will collect the minerals as a residue and jam up the keyboard Speaking from personal experience.

@AquaPeet 6 ай бұрын

I don't use laundry detergent, I use laundry solvent so I don't have to clear out the washing machine and hang the clothes to dry...

@humansag.e Жыл бұрын

What switches are those?

@ThePathOfAshes Жыл бұрын

If you ever get blood on your fabric things from a bloody nose or papercut or what not, don't use hot water! cold water is most effective to get it out (don't let it dry out if you can help it)

@lynettedear4833 6 ай бұрын

And your own saliva is good for that as well.

@danhackley Ай бұрын

How come you didn’t take the PCB off to clean around it? Would that involve removing all the switches?

@Ray.F Жыл бұрын

Please don't use wipes containing alcohol on keycaps especially ABS and especially the keyboard itself, google it for reasons why. That is all.

@arthuralford Жыл бұрын

You can use distilled water, which contains no minerals and is safe for electronics however

@Zoldkecske 5 ай бұрын

What can I do if my keys get sticky?

@Ce_Isma13 4 ай бұрын

Hey Hipyio! And how you clean switches that are used over a year, Recently I Changed the switches of my keyboard, and i want to relube them. But when I opened them they had like little rocks (I dont know how to describe it) or things like that, Right now I'm trying with ultrasonic cleaner, dishsoap and warm water.