Date   : Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:41:36 +0100
From   : pete@... (Pete Turnbull)
Subject: Mouldy beebs!

On 14/09/2009 23:02, Philip Pemberton wrote:

> For the keyboard, take a few photos of the layout with a "conveniently 
> located" digital camera (or scribble down the layout if you don't have a 
> camera), 

I just compare them to the next Beeb along :-)

> remove the keycaps and chuck them into a bucket. Hot water, 
> washing up liquid and a good scrub. Vacuum the keyboard PCB to get any 
> dust, fluff and bits of food (!) out, then put the keycaps back on.

A useful trick especially if you have several sets of keytops to do is 
put them in a pillowcase after washing, tie it up securely, and sling it 
in the tumble drier (on a cool cycle).  I have been know to put said 
pillowcase in the washing machine too, but to be honest the bucket of 
hot water (I add "Flash") is usually quicker unless you have a lot to 
do.  I usually add a very little Mr Sheen after washing as it helps keep 
the shine and seems to stop them getting icky and sticky so quickly.

> If any of the parts have yellowed, you may want to try "Retr0bright". 
> Basically peroxide and Oxy cleaner.

Seconded.

-- 
Pete                                           Peter Turnbull
                                               Network Manager
                                               University of York