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Cyber Clean: A Great Way to Banish Dust
by Nellie Day on April 20, 2010 · 0 comments
Cyber Clean is a Play-Doh-like substance that picks up dirt, dust and debris from most cracks, crevices and corners. ElderGadget was first introduced to this product at CES where the Swiss company asked us to try a sample.
We were immediately intrigued by the glow-colored gak not only because it was, well, glow-colored gak, but also because it looked like a safe, fun and easy way for seniors to clean their gadgets and appliances.
All you have to do is squish the product between keyboard keys or into air vent slits for it to work. There’s no scrubbing, gripping or elbow grease required, making it ideal for arthritis sufferers or those with muscle weakness.
Pros
It’s excellent at removing debris from the buttons, corners and cracks of printers, scanners and the lint screens of hair dryers.
Cyber Clean was also very effective on cell phones and cameras with prominent or protruding buttons, such as the Blackberry Curve and FujiFilm FinePix J10. It isn’t designed for LCD , cell phone or laptop screens, but it did a good job of grabbing loose dirt on these items as well. It doesn’t work on the iPhone, but it’s presumably not supposed to.
This product does amazingly well in the car. Even though our sample was for home and office use (there’s a separate Cyber Clean Automotive), we tried Cyber Clean in the car and it did great. The dashboard, steering wheel, interior door handle, radio and air vents were left spotless in minutes, with little energy required.
Cons
Cyber Clean picked up maybe 75 percent of the debris between and underneath laptop keyboards. We tried applying more pressure, but were afraid we’d damage the keys. It worked better on traditional desktop keyboards, probably because they contain larger, taller keys that allow more space in between them.
It worked okay on jewelry and watches, though standard jewelry cleaners work better.
Overall Impression
This product is excellent for minor cleaning jobs, such as picking up the dust and gunk on your dashboard or around the buttons of your electronics.
Don’t rely on it as a replacement to traditional cleaning products. Instead, think of it as a great supplement to dusters or damp rags when you simply want the layer of build-up gone but don’t want to break out the cleansers, wipes and towels.
Tips
Cyber Clean is surprisingly good at removing dog hair. It also, however, seems to have a scent that attracts these animals. The product is inedible, so keep your pet at bay when you’re using it, and store it away from animals and grandchildren.
Longer fingernails may pierce through the product. If this happens re-shape the ball and try to create pressure from the palm of your hand or the pads of your fingers.
It cannot pick up caked-on gunk, like the stuff that builds on your keyboard keys after long-term use. It also doesn’t work on stains, though the manufacturer is forthright in admitting this.
This product is available for purchase through Cyber Clean’s website.
mb.com.ph: Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. Reviews Cyber Clean 3-17-10
Cleanliness is next to your gadgets
Cyber Clean
By LEN AMADORA
March 17, 2010, 10:42am
Cleaning is one task in the household management I am very particular of. Don’t get me wrong. I may not be what they call “OC” (obsessive compulsive) as others when it comes to cleaning, but I do make sure cleaning is done right. Armed with the knowledge about all the best cleaning agents, gadgets, techniques and “what have you” available in the market, I am very much pleased to present you my new “find”, the Cyber Clean (the high-tech cleaning compound).
With all the hands clicking and typing away on my computer and laptop, I know my keyboard can get pretty dirty at times, okay…with my kids…most of the time. So, to keep it clean, grime and grunge-free, armed with a lint-free cloth, a cotton swab or wipes, I regularly do my keyboard chore.
Most often, turning over your keyboard and shaking it to remove loose dirt isn’t enough. You may have to blow air between keys to loosen trapped dirt. A cloth, cotton swab or wipes are pretty handy although, I prefer using alcohol free wipes so as not to erase the printed letters on the keyboard.
The whole process is done gently and with care and this can often times be tedious, not to mention time consuming. With the new Cyber Clean, cleaning is as simple as press and pull.
The Cyber Clean compound comes in a bright yellow green slime. Yes, slime! It is that gooey, soft, flexible, a bit sticky thingy that all kids love to play and make tricks with. It is because of these features that make cleaning even on those small, hard to reach surfaces, nooks and crevices, possible to reach.
Just take it out of its resealable container and press it firmly down on your keyboard and pull back slowly. No need to rub.
My first time to try it, I was actually impressed that this “icky goo” thing can actually absorb dirt and dust. Do not expect though to get all the dirt in one go, but it does fairly well for what it is made for. Not only that.
Because of its flexibility, it can really reach even small crevices and corners plus it leaves a clean, “alcohol-like scent” on the surface and with that it makes me really wonder if it really kills germs as printed on its container. It works well also with the TV remote and with the cellphone’s keypad.
I even tried it on the AC vents of my car and it does work although not as effective as the first time I used it.
It is important to keep the container in order to retain its consistency and moisture, as the compound is re-usable. It works particularly well on its first use. I noticed a reduction on its cleaning and absorbing ability after the 5th or 6th use. Change in color is noticeable every time you use the compound.
The bright yellow green color gets darker and darker as more dirt and dust are absorbed and if it already matches the color indicator on its container then it is time to get rid of it.
Ironic as it may seem, slime is not something that we would want on our computer or any other gadgets for that matter; but hey, if it can absolutely clean, why not?
Cyber Clean on Techbite: Keyboard Cleaning, Free Passport Photos, Air Can Warning Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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TechBite’s columnist Steve Bass writes weekly commentary on the technology products he loves, the strategies for getting the most out of them, and the gotchas that can cause computing misery. Plus a couple of weekly laughs.
Cleaning Gunky, Dirty Keyboards
My keyboard’s always catching junk — dust, bread crumbs, and unidentifiable schmutz. I know for a fact that a clean keyboard lets me type faster and more intelligently, and more important, lets me finish this newsletter more quickly.
My method is simple: I use a tissue and rubbing alcohol to remove the grime that builds up on the keys. To get rid of all the loose gunk, I take the keyboard outside and blast it with a can of air. It’s one of those low-cost ways to feel like you’ve accomplished something important.
On those rare occasions when I’m feeling ambitious, I remove the four screws at the bottom of my way too expensive Avant Stellar keyboard, detach the keyboard from the case, and use the air can there, too. Try it if you have the courage — and the handyman skills.
And if you tip a bottle of beer onto the keyboard, some people recommend you try popping it into the dishwasher. [top]
Newfangled Keyboard Cleaning
When I was at CES, the consumer electronics show, I found another keyboard cleaning trick. It looks like a solution looking for a problem, and you’ll have to shell out some bucks to try it.
CyberClean is a neon-colored, gelatinous cleaning compound — the main ingredient is diazolidinyl urea. It’s kind of what The Blob might have felt like (Beware of the Blob! It creeps, and leaps, and glides and slides across your keyboard!).
It works like Silly Putty: Press it onto your cell phone, keyboard, a remote control, or even your child’s dirty face (just kidding) and it slurps up the debris. You can even use it on your car’s dashboard.
Does it work? Yep, it sure does. I tried it on a not-often-dusted keyboard that’s connected to a test PC. Watch a video of CyberClean in action. It was professionally produced by a member of the Bass International A/V squad.
CyberClean: One push and schmutz is gone.
If you’re wondering how long it’ll last, well, depending on how much you use it, and how dirty a person you are, it can last a couple of days to many years. Right, I haven’t a clue. A can — about five ounces of CyberClean — costs $8. Would I buy it? Probably not, but I sure stuck my hand out for a sample.
Reviews/Unboxings of Cyber Clean 3-9/3-10 2010
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al3re1 3/10
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AppSniped 3/10
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ItzmedoubleD 3/10
NY PIX Morning News Features Cyber Clean 3-9-10
The Latest Green Gadgets On The Market
They’re gadgets that will have you believing it actually is easy being green. With the latest eco-friendly gizmos was tech expert and author of Gadget Nation Steve Greenberg. Today’s featured items included:
• Heat Surge Fireplace, Under $400
• GE CFL, $6 and up
• GE LED Light Bulbs, $15 and up
• LG LED E50 Series, $330
• USB EcoStrip 2.0, $45
• CyberClean, $5 to $10
• YoGen Handheld Charger, $40
‚Ä¢ Timex Men’s Ironman Solar Watch, Under $75
• Casio G-Shock Solar Watch, Under $60
