1. nucks26's Avatar
    I've heard a bunch of things from compressed air and so forth. My keys aren't stick or anything but they are starting to look a little shiny and greasy. What's the best way to clean it up like new without harming the phone?
    04-14-14 06:15 PM
  2. pkcable's Avatar
    I would try pure alcohol the kind you get an the home store. Make sure the device is off when you do it. Take the battery out. Just use a little bit.
    04-14-14 06:50 PM
  3. 93Aero's Avatar
    I've been using Windex and or alcohol on a clothe towel for years, with all my devices. Spraying just a bit on the towel then wiping it over the device.
    Then I take on of those microfiber cloths and rub it down.

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    04-14-14 07:16 PM
  4. ubizmo's Avatar
    I buy those lens wipes for eyeglasses. First I clean my glasses then I wipe down my phone. Every day. I did this on my 9900 and earlier BBs, and I do it on my S4 now. And I'll do the same on my Q10.

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    04-14-14 07:44 PM
  5. dphjeff's Avatar
    I buy those lens wipes for eyeglasses. First I clean my glasses then I wipe down my phone. Every day. I did this on my 9900 and earlier BBs, and I do it on my S4 now. And I'll do the same on my Q10.

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    I do the same. I would have a screen protector on the phone. I wouldn't use alcohol on the digitizer.
    04-14-14 07:55 PM
  6. RIM99's Avatar
    I am a clean freak... I use several different methods depending on my mood... The simplest is super hot water on a cloth, break down the oil's, then use the soft cloth provided with phone to dry off, and then finish with compressed air. (the cloth should not be dripping wet, just damp), I also use eye glass cleaner or wipes when I am lazy...I have tried every product out there some are ok, some suck (Bought a product at Best Buy in US and all it did was smudge the oil around and also smelled like crap - sorry don't have it with me and cant think of the name but it was a foaming product)... A smudgy, dirty looking device just sucks! Good luck
    04-14-14 07:57 PM
  7. ubizmo's Avatar
    I do the same. I would have a screen protector on the phone. I wouldn't use alcohol on the digitizer.
    The lens wipes from CVS have very little alcohol on them to begin with, and even less after I've cleaned my eyeglasses with them. The tiny amount that's left is just enough to clean skin oil residues from the screen and keys. The main thing is to do it often so it doesn't build up.


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    04-14-14 08:14 PM
  8. dphjeff's Avatar
    The lens wipes from CVS have very little alcohol on them to begin with, and even less after I've cleaned my eyeglasses with them. The tiny amount that's left is just enough to clean skin oil residues from the screen and keys. The main thing is to do it often so it doesn't build up.


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    I was agreeing with you. I do the same. Just saying I wouldn't use alcohol on the digitizer. I wouldn't take the chance of etching the digitizer.
    04-14-14 08:21 PM
  9. Kind Sir's Avatar
    Alcohol. Not the kind for wounds or intoxicating
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    04-14-14 08:21 PM
  10. dphjeff's Avatar
    Alcohol. Not the kind for wounds or intoxicating
    I have split beer on my PlayBook keyboard once or twice.
    04-14-14 08:28 PM
  11. ubizmo's Avatar
    I was agreeing with you. I do the same. Just saying I wouldn't use alcohol on the digitizer. I wouldn't take the chance of etching the digitizer.
    Understood. I was just pointing out that those particular wipes are fairly dry, compared to some others, which I wouldn't use.
    I also use some compressed air once on a while, to try to blow out any lint that might settle around the keys.

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    04-14-14 08:28 PM
  12. nucks26's Avatar
    Thanks for the responses! I think I'll give a little alcohol a try!

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    04-14-14 10:02 PM
  13. texn884's Avatar
    First drink for a bit then share with your BlackBerry, Im just saying
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    04-14-14 10:21 PM
  14. anon(1852343)'s Avatar
    Why would you split beer? I would prefer not to water it down



    I have split beer on my PlayBook keyboard once or twice.


    Q10 with Telus on 10.2.1.2141
    04-14-14 10:45 PM
  15. the_igg's Avatar
    So how do you clean the Z10 keyboard? I'm baffled.

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    04-15-14 12:14 AM
  16. cmata's Avatar
    Im going to try the alcohol swab trick.
    04-15-14 01:14 AM
  17. dphjeff's Avatar
    Why would you split beer? I would prefer not to water it down







    Q10 with Telus on 10.2.1.2141
    It happens!
    04-15-14 07:18 AM

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