How to clean a Das Keyboard

Besides being typing machines, keyboards tend to attract dust, crumbs and stuff. Let's call it DCS (that's the technical term). From time to time, your keyboard will need a little cleaning.

Dos

To clean the enclosure and the top of the keys, use a slightly damp, 100% cotton cloth (like an old T-shirt) or, even better, a microfiber cloth. If your keyboard is especially dirty, you can use a drop of isopropyl alcohol or a tiny drop of diluted liquid soap. Don't apply undiluted soap or alcohol directly on the keyboard.

1. Remove the small keycaps (e.g., letters and numbers, not the space bar, Return, etc.).
2. Place the keyboard upside down and shake it so the DCS falls out from between the keys.
3. Use a brush and compressed air (don't shake the can) to remove the DCS.
4. You can also disassemble the enclosure for better access, but this will void the warranty.

Don'ts

So now you know the dos. Here are the don'ts. These will void the warranty for sure.

1. Don't remove the large keycaps, because they are extremely hard to put back in place.
2. Don't immerse the keyboard in a liquid.
3. While dishwashers serve a good cause, they are not recommended for our keyboards.