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In reply to the discussion: 'Dr. Fauci Just Said How To Open Your Packages Safely' [View all]appalachiablue
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I should have used alcohol with a soft cloth for the laptop but didn't know at the time:
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Excerpt: - How to Disinfect Your Computer -
Laptop displays arent always made of glass (matte displays are plastic) so avoid using a disinfecting wipe on the screen, just in case.
>The display should be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol (70 percent) solution and a soft towel. Make sure you wipe down the keyboard, the trackpad, the exterior, and where your wrists rest on the laptop.
Most desktop computers are already in sore need for a cleaning. The best way to do that is with a disinfecting wipe or isopropyl alcohol solution and a soft towel. Again, avoid disinfecting wipes on the monitor, just in casestick to isopropyl alcohol there. But otherwise, just make sure you wipe down the mouse (top, sides, and bottom), the keys on your keyboard, the exterior of the keyboard, and any mousepad you might have.
- Don't Forget Accessories
For any other electronic device, if the exterior is largely plastic (gaming mice, gamepads, TV remotes) its safe to give them a once-over with a disinfecting wipe or isopropyl alcohol solution...
*Full Article, "How to Clean and Disinfect Yourself, Your Home, and Your Stuff," Wired, June 16, 2020
https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-disinfectant-cleaning-guide/