Have you ever suspected that your keyboard was filthy and possibly the reason you keep getting so many colds? Studies have shown that keyboards and mice are pretty filthy especially if they are attached to shared computers.

Many people simply do not clean their computer keyboards and mice for years because they are so afraid of damaging the electronics. According to an article in the Dallas News there are now a couple of gadgets that can help you rid your computer of germs without you having to apply wet cloths, sprays or the kind of scrubbing that might potentially damage the computer.

One of these gadgets is the Vicks’ Germ Free Warm Mist Humidifier has a cool design and destroys almost all bacteria, mold and spores. You simply plug it in and ultraviolet rays in its germicidal chamber help destroy germs in the air. The device can also supply the right amount of humidity in a room. It was originally invented for babies but there is no reason why you could not use it in an office. It costs between $30 and  $90 (depending on when you shop for it) and because it was originally developed for use in nurseries you can find it in stores like Babies R Us.

Yet another incredible gadget allows you to zap germs from your keyboard without touching it at all. It is called the Cleanselight and it looks like something out of a Star Trek episode.

You simply turn it down and shine its beam on any type of surface. This means you can flash it across your keyboard and eliminate the risks that come with trying to clean it with sprays, Q-Tips and paperclips.

This U.V. light destroys 99.97 percent of bacteria, fungus and mold present on any type of surface including your computer services. This sanitizing light runs on four AA batteries and is available at Brookstone.

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