It's Time To Clean Your Keyboard, You Filthy Animal

If you're anything like us, you spend a good amount of time working (and sometimes not working) on your computer. Chances are you wipe off the smudges on your screen and maybe run a cloth over the keyboard every once in a while, right? Well, friends, we've got bad news: You are literally just scratching the surface.

Take a closer look at your keyboard — specifically in between the keys. Gross, right? That's where dust, crumbs, dirt and everything else flying around in the air likes to settle. If you don't get in there and clean things out, they suck up moisture, congeal and make life sticky (at best). That's why you need to clean between those keys — and in order to do that, you need a keyboard brush.

They make all kinds of 'em, but we must say we're partial to this zebra one with its retractable bristles that's under $8 — a small price to pay for a clean keyboard. Sure, it's cute, but more important, it's the right size for all those hard-to-get spots. When you're not using the brush, simply retract its bristles for clean and easy storage. That way, they'll be fresh and ready to sweep the next time you put your zebra keyboard brush to work.

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While we're on the topic of cleaning things, when's the last time your phone got any attention? What about your TV screen? Actually, don't answer that. Just do yourself a favor and have a look at a few more of our favorite dust busters.

i-ScreenClean Touch Screen Cleaner Ball (3-Pack), $13.99
These nifty cleaner balls have a microfiber side to remove those harder-to-get marks on your screens and a terry cloth side for getting the dust, fingerprints and light smudges. There's no need to apply any pressure, and you won't accidentally damage your sensitive screens during the cleaning process. These balls work great with smartphones, tablets, computer monitors and even eyeglasses.

Windex Electronics Wipes (25-Count), $4.97
Get that streak-free shine on your TV, cell phone, computer and beyond. These pre-moistened wipes get the job done and leave no residue behind.

AmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (24 Pack), $14.81
You can never have too many microfiber cloths. They're super soft, non-abrasive and don't scratch surfaces as they clean. You can use with or without a chemical cleaner.

PhoneSoap 2.0 UV Sanitizer and Universal Phone Charger, $49.99
The PhoneSoap 2.0 system has a germ-killing UV-C light to banish bacteria. It fits and charges any phone and can disinfect one in less than five minutes. If you're not 100 percent satisfied, PhoneSoap will give you your money back.

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