Monday, April 27, 2009

Why Clean Your Computer? --- Germs, Dead Skin Cells, Dust, and Maybe Even Buggers?

Germs, Dead Skin Cells, Dust, and Maybe Even Buggers? What types of contaminates are in your computer? According to some experts, a toilet may be cleaner than your computer. That's right a toilet! In this article I will attempt to explain why you should clean or have your computer cleaned on a regular basis. Not only from a sanitary standpoint but also from a performance standpoint. US health expert Chuck Gerba a microbiologist from the University of Arizona performed a study on computer cleanliness and found that the average workstation has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet. I don't know about you but: . . . . . . Yuck! According to computer giant IBM, if all the dust, dirt and contaminates were removed from with inside the computers, less than 1% would fail over the next few months. How often should you clean your computer? How often should a PC be cleaned? It really depends on the environment it is subjected to. If you are non-smoker we recommend cleaning or having your PC cleaned at least every six months. On the other hand if you are a smoker you should clean or have your computer cleaned every three months or so. Why clean your computer? Cleaning your computers and accessories on a regular basis can help stop the spread of germs and viruses as well as keep your PC and it's components in great working condition.

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