Disinfecting Electronic Devices

Overview:

This document will explain how to safely disinfect your computer and other electronic devices.

Process Considerations:

  • Warning_Sign.png  Please be careful when doing this. Too much moisture can cause irreparable harm to electronics.


Instructions

  1. Use "screen cleaning" or "electronics" alcohol wipes that have less than 70% alcohol.
  2. Follow instructions listed on the cleaning, as you may need to wipe for several seconds to properly disinfect.
  3. Note: If you do not have access to wipes, UW-Shared Services Information Technology recommends a very small amount of rubbing alcohol on a microfiber towel. Alcohol will evaporate quickly and lessen the chance of leaving unwanted moisture on your equipment.
  4. Do not use standard disinfecting wipes (Lysol or Clorox wipes), as they leave too much moisture on the device. Stronger household cleaners will damage the anti-glare coating on screens and leave sticky residue on keyboards.


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Get Help

  • Click HERE to contact UW Shared Services or HERE for the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Helpdesk if you have any issues with these instructions.

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Keywords:information,technology,requests,hardware   Doc ID:103793
Owner:Eric B.Group:UW–Shared Services
Created:2020-07-09 07:52 CSTUpdated:2020-11-30 09:54 CST
Sites:UW–Shared Services