Keyboard cleaning in Exeter
Professional keyboard cleaning services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins-1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Keyboard deep-cleaned to remove all the accumulated grime, crumbs, and general nastiness that builds up over time. Keys working smoothly again, no weird stickiness, no mystery crumbs launching when you type.
When Did Your Keyboard Get So Disgusting?
Let's be honest - keyboards are gross. Years of typing, eating lunch at your desk, occasional drink spills, and just general life means there's probably a small ecosystem living under those keys.
💡 Pro tip: If you shake your keyboard over a bin and hear rattling, you definitely need a clean.
What A Proper Clean Involves
Most people give their keyboard a quick wipe. That's... not really cleaning it.
| ✅ Proper Clean | ❌ Surface Wipe |
|---|---|
| Keycaps removed and washed | Quick spray with surface cleaner |
| Base cleaned with proper tools | Cloth wipe over the top |
| Individual keys checked | Sticky keys ignored |
| Actually removes the grime | Spreads it around a bit |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Check what type of keyboard, how dirty, any damage |
| Clean | Keycaps off (if removable), proper clean of everything |
| Test | Every key tested, make sure nothing's worse than before |
📦 You're Left With
- Keyboard that's actually clean
- Keys that don't stick
- No crumbs flying out when you type
- That "new keyboard" feeling without buying one
Pricing Guide
| What Needs Doing | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard keyboard clean | 30 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Mechanical keyboard (keycaps off) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Laptop keyboard (built-in) | 1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Anything unusual and I'll let you know first.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Your keys stick - especially the spacebar or commonly-used letters
✅ You eat at your desk - no judgment, we all do it
✅ It's been years - actually, don't tell me when you last cleaned it
✅ You've spilled something - coffee, tea, beer... I've seen it all
Why Choose Us for Keyboard cleaning in Exeter?
Keys working smoothly again
Years of grime and crumbs removed
Safe cleaning for all keyboard types
Can clean on-site or take away
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
I'll have a look at what we're dealing with, work out if keycaps come off safely, and check for any actual damage versus just dirt.
Step 2: The Clean
Keycaps off (if appropriate), everything cleaned properly with the right tools and solutions. Not just surface stuff - the actual grime.
Step 3: Testing
Every key gets pressed to make sure it works. Sometimes cleaning reveals a key that was already broken but you hadn't noticed because it was stuck anyway.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to keep your keyboard clean yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Regular maintenance (weekly)
- Turn keyboard upside down, give it a shake
- Quick blast with compressed air
- Wipe keys with slightly damp microfibre cloth
- That's it - don't overthink it
🧼 Deeper clean (every few months)
- Take a photo of your keyboard layout
- Gently remove keycaps (if they're designed to come off)
- Wash keycaps in warm soapy water
- Clean base with cotton buds and isopropyl alcohol
- Let everything dry completely
- Put keycaps back using your photo
⚠️ Don't do this
- Never use harsh chemicals - they damage the printing on keys
- Don't spray liquid directly onto laptop keyboards
- Don't force keycaps off if they don't want to come
- Don't put keycaps back wet (trust me on this)
💡 Pro trick: Keep a small paintbrush at your desk. Quick brush between the keys once a week stops the build-up before it starts.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎮 Mechanical keyboard owner? These are actually the easiest to clean because they're designed to come apart. Just don't lose any keycaps.
Laptop keyboard? These are trickier because the keys don't always come off. I'll do the best clean possible without risking damage.
Work keyboard supplied by your employer? Check with IT before getting it cleaned, especially if it's a fancy setup. Some companies are weird about it.
Old house with actual dust? Exeter's older properties create more dust than modern ones. Your keyboard probably needs cleaning more often - it's not just you being messy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my keyboard so sticky and gross?
You'd be amazed what builds up under those keys - crumbs, dust, skin cells, the lot. If you eat at your desk (we all do), you're basically feeding your keyboard. A proper clean gets all that gunk out and makes typing pleasant again.
Can you clean my mechanical keyboard without breaking it?
Yes - mechanical keyboards are actually easier to clean because the keycaps pop off. I'll remove them carefully, clean everything properly, and put them back in the right places. You'll have a photo backup of the layout just in case.
Will cleaning fix my non-working keys?
Often yes, if they're stuck from grime. Sometimes no, if there's actual damage. But a clean is always the first thing to try - it fixes about 70% of sticky key problems and it's much cheaper than a new keyboard.
Do I need to back anything up before you clean it?
Not really, unless you want me to take the laptop away for a deeper clean. For on-site work, I'm not touching any files or settings - just physically cleaning the keyboard hardware.
How long will it stay clean?
Depends how you use it. If you're eating crisps over it daily, maybe 6 months. If you're careful, could be years. I'll leave you with some tips and a brush to keep on top of it yourself.
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