You'll also want to switch off the power supply unit (PSU) by flipping the toggle on its outside to the 'O' position. Once you’re done with those, turn off your PC and unplug everything that's connected to it. You want to start with your screen to avoid transferring dirt and residue to the panel.

Once you have those in hand, spray the water onto a clean cloth and wipe down your computer's display before moving to the mouse and keyboard. And if you don't already own any microfiber cloths, Amazon sells affordable 24-packs you can get for about $14.

You can buy the former at a grocery store or make it yourself. At this stage, all you'll need is some distilled water in a spray bottle and a microfiber cloth.

All the steps we detail there will work just as well for a Windows portable.īefore cleaning the inside of your computer, start with your display and peripherals. If you own a laptop, look at our recent Mac organization guide. Windows PCs, especially desktops, come in various shapes and sizes, but the tips we're about to go through here will help you clean your computer whether you bought it prebuilt or put together yourself.

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