Guidelines

How do I clean my PC completely?

How do I clean my PC completely?

How to clean your computer, Step 1: Hardware

  1. Wipe down your computer.
  2. Clean Your keyboard.
  3. Blow dust buildup out of computer vents, fans and accessories.
  4. Run check disk tool.
  5. Check surge protector.
  6. Keep PC ventilated.
  7. Back up your hard drives.
  8. Get antivirus software to protect from malware.

What is the safest way to clean a computer?

How to clean the inside of your computer

  1. Step 1: Turn off your computer and unplug it from the electrical outlet or surge protector.
  2. Step 2: Open up your computer’s case.
  3. Step 3: Using compressed air, dust the internal components of your computer with short bursts of air.

How do I clean my computer without ruining it?

“You don’t need much to clean a computer,” said Jolie Kerr, New York Times contributor, cleaning expert and host of the podcast “Ask a Clean Person.” “I use exactly four things to keep my laptop clean: Rubbing alcohol, microfiber cloths, cotton swabs and canned air.” Ninety percent or higher isopropyl alcohol is ideal.

How do you clean inside a computer?

Begin dusting. Use your compressed air to blow out the inside of your machine. It is usually a good idea to start on the upper region of the computer, then work your way down. In this manner you can sweep out all the dust that settles on lower components in one run.

How do you clean dust out of your PC?

Prepare an area where you can blow dust. You will use compressed air and a vacuum cleaner to remove most of the dust from inside the computer, so you should prepare an area where you can blow dust without worrying about dirtying other things. A good alternative could be a garage, or a work table.

How do you clean off your computer?

A little vinegar on a soft cloth is typically a safe way to clean a computer screen. Rubbing alcohol and water can be used to wipe computer monitors clean.

How do you clean up your system?

Choose Start→All Programs→Accessories. Select System Tools and click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box appears. In the Files to Delete list, check the boxes next to the names of the files you want to remove and clear the boxes next to any files you want to keep. Click the Clean Up System Files button.