
Several years ago an article was written about a study which was done that compared the amount of germs on the average keyboard to a toilet seat and a doorknob. Guess what they found? That one of the keyboards tested had a germ level five times higher than the toilet seat. If you think about it, it’s not hard to imagine considering all that goes on around your desk. Now think about bringing kids into the mixture. Oh boy..
As a parent of a toddler, the wife of a truck driver, and a former home health care worker I am all too knowledgeable about the various bugs and germs that can inhabit a household or a workplace, and I’ve seen what kind of damage they can do. Because of that I’m always extra paranoid when it comes to germs and bacteria, especially around items that we touch every day, like our mouse or keyboard.
Do I even have to go into detail about all the gross things toddlers do and why I’d rather not have one touching my keyboard? Or the obvious reasons why I wouldn’t want my toddler touching the keyboard after his dad, who as a truck driver travels around the country, touching who knows what in dirty rest stops? Of course they both know how to wash their hands, but both also suffer from bouts of forget-fullness, and it’s impossible to police them 24/7.
On the other hand I have my own bad habits that I’ve picked up over the years. Like most of you, I eat at my desk. Within the past 15 years of hanging out online I must have dropped every type of food you can imagine on and in my keyboard. Try getting yogurt out from underneath the keys on your keyboard. Not happening.
That’s why when I was introduced to the GermStopper SpillSeal® Washable corded keyboard I knew my readers would want to hear about it. You read right. A washable keyboard! Can you believe it? They have been on the market awhile now, mostly used in hospital settings where bacteria like MRSA (Staphylococcus Aureus) can be a real problem.
Fully Washable, and Spill-Proof
Unotron’s patented SpillSeal® technology delivers a standard keyboard and mouse that are completely waterproof and easy to disinfect. SpillSeal® keyboards feature tightly sealed casings that prevent solid matter and fluids entering the keyboard where they cannot be flushed out and sterilized. The SpillSeal keyboard also contains an antimicrobial additive in the plastic to protect the product.
Unotron sealed products can be washed under running or sprayed water, as well as sprayed with disinfectants. They can also be submerged several inches under water, but due to pressure-related issues, it is not recommend submerging the products more than several inches.
The Unotron keyboard is patented with SpillSeal® technology and tested to the International Standards NEMA4X and IP66 (click to see what that means)
Results of Independent Study Show Washing Keyboards Reduces High Levels of Bacteria
A study was done on SpillSeal keyboards by an independent laboratory in the UK, where keyboards are often used in hospital settings. The lab contaminated several keys, that were identified as the most difficult ones to disinfect, with high levels of Staphylococcus Aureus.They then left the keyboards at an ambient room temperature for 1 hour. After the hour was up they used several different methods to clean the keyboards.
After washing by immersing and agitating the keyboard (by moving about and pressing the keys) and standing without rinsing or drying for 2 minutes. They found:
- Washing in water alone reduced the levels of staph by 86.29%
- Washing in water with a 10% antibacterial soap solution reduced levels of staph by 98.32%
- Washing with a solution of water and hospital grade disinfectant reduced levels by 100%
Peace of Mind At An Affordable Price
At an affordable price of $45.99, Unotron’s products are an excellent choice to have in any household, but especially one with children. No more worrying about spills, accidents, or bacteria.
Where To Buy
Several resellers offer Unotron products online. You can find one on the Unotron website or you can find the latest keyboard on Amazon for amazing prices (Currently $37.57) with free shipping. I’ve also included a handy link to the mouse.
Germstopper Spillseal Washable Antimicrobial Keyboard – in Black
Scrollseal Washable Optical Mouse – in Black
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Prize: 1 reader will win their very own S6000K Germstopper Spillseal – Washable Antimicrobial Keyboard from Unotron.
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I use the computer the most so I think that I am the most messy person.:)
I don’t need to purchase keyboard canned air dusters. I can just wash the keyboard as necessary.
I would say that I am the messiest with the keyboard! I don’t eat in our home office, but I always have a drink with me.
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I am going to say my 5 year old is the messiest around my keyboard. Somehow crumbs get on my keys but he says he has no idea how they got there.
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I love that the keyboard can be washed and disinfected.
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I like that the keyboard has tightly sealed casings because that’s the biggest problem that I have with my keyboard, things get stuck in between the keys and no matter how much I clean, I can’t get everything out. My brother is the messiest, he always eats over the keyboard!
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I would love this. I’m a germ a phobe. I love that it is so easy to clean! I use the computer the most at our house so I’m responsible for all the the crumbs that get caught in it from time to time.
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My daughter is the messiest person that uses my keyboard!
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What interests me most about the keyboard that it is washable and spill proof. I’ve ruined a few keyboards in my life time.
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We have had several destroyed keyboards, because of incidents our children did.
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I am the messiest person in the house with the keyboard and mouse.
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I love that it is Mac compatible!
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I’m the messiest person – I eat at my desk!
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my 10 yo daughter is the messiest when using the computer
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I found it interesting and like that this keyboard is used in a lot of hospitals.
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im definitely the messiest person because i eat around it.. but honestly, the “person” that causes most of our problems is the dog! she gets right up on it and sheds everywhere.. trying getting lots of dog hair out of your keyboard.. its hard
Hubby would be the messiest.
I would like this keyboard because it is washable. Whenever my 9 year old grandson comes to visit, he sneezes on my keyboard because of allergies. It totally grosses me out!
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I am the messiest at the computer because I am always eating or drinking and spilling something. This keyboard is just what I need!
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With kids the waterproof feature is great! They spill Everything!
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interest me about this keyboard is germ-free
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I’m interested because it can be washed! I am messy, so it’s my fault our keyboard gets sticky. lol.
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I so need this with three kids that dont understand NO DRINKS by the computer have went thru so many keyboards
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What I like about this keyboard is how easy it is to clean! Oh, and I am probably the messiest person that uses a keyboard in my house!
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Our cats are the filthiest ones who touch the keyboard. LOL Seriously, I would be more likely to use this keyboard at work, where anyone can come up and use my computer if I’m not there.
It’s a toss up between my granddaughter and myself. We have both been known to snack/eat at the keyboard. I am so over trying to get stuff out with a toothpick, washable sounds mighty good.
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I like that it’s washable.. I have messy kids.
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My daughter comes home from school and gets right on the computer without washing her hands. After shes done I wipe the keyboard down with an antibacterial wipe even though your not supposed too. Just thinking about all the germs she brings home from school grosses me out.
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I like that it is washable. I am the only one who uses my pc, and yes sometimes I do eat at my pc lol.
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i need this because i eat at the computer all the time, i have broken a lot of keyboards by spilling coffee on them
I’m the messiest when it comes to keeping a clean keyboard. I drink and eat while using the computer a lot. It’s a bad habit I need to quit!
*I* am the yuckiest person in the house, my keyboard is always full of crumbs. Gross.
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I have to say that I’m the messiest person using the keyboard as I am the one who uses it most often. Of course that isn’t counting the cats who regularly have to sit between me and the monitor, usually on the keyboard.
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My husband is the messiest! He eats right over the computer!! I would love this.
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I have had my kids come to my desk and spill my coffee on the keyboard several times. My toddler likes to sit on my lap when I am on the computer and he drops food on my keyboard many times.
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I love that this keyboard can be washed! I am probably the messiest person when it comes to the keyboard because I use the computer the most and I do eat and drink at the desk even though I know I shouldn’t.
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I would say my teenage son is the messiest around our keyboard. He eats over it all the time. Yuk
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