Is your work keyboard disgusting?

Kronos · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:47

I saw a disgusting keyboard sitting in front of a guy being interviewed on some subject which got me thinking.

What like is your work space paying particular attention to the KB and mouse? What happens if you have to hot desk? Do you have your own kit which you put away when not using the work station?

Is your KB covered in bacon roll grease, doughnut sugar and/or sandwich crumbs

dirtychinchilla · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:49

Mine is pretty clean on all fronts. I don't like mess, so my desk is fairly tidy.

A lady who sits near me has the most appalling keyboard. It's completely covered in make up and bits of food, and it's gross.

Mynight · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:49

I advise to stop using your keyboard as a plate.

I work from home so mine is lush!

Jonny69 · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:49

I actually clean mine from time to time, but it's not something I'd consider in any way hygienic

shauncr91 · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:50

Yes, I spend about 5 minutes at the start of each shift cleaning it down with desk wipes.

Judgeneo · 22 Jan 2015 at 13:52

Clean enough, but once when I was in another client and office, I got locked out of my account when trying to use a hot desk.
Two of the keyboard keys were fused together by some sort of wax, causing me to type my password incorrectly.

I don't work there anymore.

pitchfork · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:08

I wouldn't say it's dirty.

Mostly just worn the key markings off over the past few months, got hands like a rhinos arse, they just sand down keyboards.

Skidder · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:09

Mine is disgusting, there is food, crumbs, stains and what I'm pretty sure is man mess. I work from home.

DR_Pingu · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:14

Some are, some aren't. When you work somewhere without fixed desks, and about 12,000 people here on a daily basis, you kind of just take what you get given and get on with it.

Diddums · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:17

shauncr91 said:
Yes, I spend about 5 minutes at the start of each shift cleaning it down with desk wipes.

This. I work with some of the most disgusting creatures on the face of the earth, I sanitize everything they touch before using it.

russell664 · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:19

Mine are clean, and I make sure they are.

Some people in my wokr place eat over the keyboard, which is a no no for me.

neil_g · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:23

i hosed a laptop down in dettol anti-bac spray once before i went anywhere near it. was covered in grease, food, nicotine and god knows what.

Freefaller · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:23

dirtychinchilla said:
Mine is pretty clean on all fronts. I don't like mess, so my desk is fairly tidy.

Ditto.

Cosimo · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:24

I've seen them covered with food and the odd bogey but no such problem with homeworking.

russell664 · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:26

neil_g said:
i hosed a laptop down in dettol anti-bac spray once before i went anywhere near it. was covered in grease, food, nicotine and god knows what.

Did you wear a face mask?

neil_g · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:27

russell664 said:
Did you wear a face mask?

i would've liked a haz-mat suit to be honest.

Guerrilla · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:28

Mine is pretty grim at work, bits of food and all sorts in there

arknor · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:30

mine is a bit unclean tbh.

Nothing terrible just a bit dusty on the keys that don't seem to get any use

Robzere31 · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:32

No mine is nice & clean.
As the keyboard work provided was a POS, I bought my own & look after it.(Along with my own mouse & monitor)

teh_captain · 22 Jan 2015 at 14:38

Underneath the keys mine is pretty grim, although I do eat my desk. On the whole my desk itself is fairly tidy/clutter free and I clean up straight after anything is eaten. If it gets too bad I'll just pop into the store room and grab another

(bog standard HP workstation k/b)

At home though I only really drink water (occasionally tea) at my desk and I don't eat there - I like to keep my personal stuff in nice condition.

Is your work keyboard disgusting?

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