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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (2 children)

Never washed the ball. I did clean out the runners inside though. They hid away dead skin grime and pet fur better than any keyboard ever will.

Edit: I give my work keyboard a tip and tap once a week or so and have been asked why I do it. I explained it's basically a hygeine thing, explaining why, and was told it's disgusting. Encouraged colleagues to do it and they were mortified with the mess left on their desks. It was like they just dealt with the consequences of opening up their car engine after neglecting to oil change for 150,000 miles.

WHO'S DISGUSTING NOW????

They can try take the high road, but I've seen how many icons are on their desktops, so I basically know how messy their bedroom floor is.

[–] AbsolutelyClawless@piefed.social 2 points 16 hours ago

I use an air compressor to clean out my personal keyboard. Good reminder to do it at work tomorrow for my work one, too.

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 3 points 20 hours ago

Rick: "Your boos mean nothing, I know what apps you use!"