Spilled Water On Your Keyboard? Here’s What To Do (And Not Do)
Don't panic! Mitigate the damage with these 8 do's and don'ts.
Accidents happen. Here's what you need to do to prevent dead keys or an entirely dead keyboard.
DON’T: Put it in rice
Many people think putting wet devices in rice will remove moisture, but it actually adds wet starch to the problem.
DO: Consider a water-resistant keyboard
If all else fails and your keyboard gets fried, all you can do now is ensure that you don't make the same mistake twice.
An IP32 water-resistent keyboard like the Apex 3 or Apex 3 TKL has enclosed circuits and built-in drainage channels, so you can rest assured that a spill won't end your keyboard ever again.
DO: Unplug it ASAP
Unplug the USB it to cut the power (or remove the batteries if it's a wireless keyboard).
DO: Flip it oer
Stop liquid from going into the keyboard by turning it upside down until the liquid stops dripping. Ideally, leave it flipped over for 24 hours to dry.
DON’T: Use a paper towel
Avoid using paper towels, tissues, or anything that adds more dust and debris to your wet keyboard, just like avoiding rice.
DO: Use a lint-free cloth
This will help avoid adding unneccesary dust and debris to the keyboard.
