Cleaning and disinfecting keyboards and mice
Best practice
The best practice for cleaning and disinfecting our keyboards and mice, including the cleaning frequency and method, will depend on the specific use and conditions in your hospital or clinical establishment.
Your Infection Control Team can give you specific guidance on which cleaning protocols should be established in your facility.
In general terms, we recommend treating our products as you would treat any other high frequency touch surface in the same room.
On these page you can verify if the cleaning methods you wish to follow and the disinfectant you intend to use are compatible with our products.
TIP: Wipe between treatments.
Approved disinfectants
- Alcohol based
- Chlorine based, up to 100,000 ppm (10%) bleach content
- Formaldehyde based, up to 370,000 ppm (37%) formaldehyde content
- Glutaraldehyde based
- Oxidizing, such as Hydrogen Peroxide, up to 30,000 ppm (3%) content
- Phenol based
- Quaternary Ammonium, up to 20,000 ppm (2%) content
Restrictions 
- Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the cleaning product.
- Do not use petroleum based cleaning fluids nor Acetone or abrasive cleaning aids and products.
- Do not use temperature or pressure sterilization.
- Do not expose the product to temperatures above those indicated in the product manual.
- Exposing any silicone product to the oils contained in some hand alcohol, hand lotions and other emollients reduces their life span.
Regular cleaning helps to limit this effect. Such degradation is not covered under warranty.
Approved cleaning and disinfecting methods per product
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Sterilize
You can sterilize the product in an autoclave or thermo disinfector (up to 134 ºC, tested 200 cycles)
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Sterilize
You can sterilize the product in an autoclave or thermo disinfector (up to 134 ºC, tested 200 cycles)
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Sterilize
You can sterilize the product in an autoclave or thermo disinfector (up to 134 ºC, tested 200 cycles)
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Expose to HPV
You can expose the product to Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV).
Sterilize
You can sterilize the product in an autoclave or thermo disinfector (up to 134 ºC, tested 200 cycles)
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Sterilize
You can sterilize the product in an autoclave or thermo disinfector (up to 134 ºC, tested 200 cycles)
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
Soap and water
Cleanable with soap and water.
Surface Disinfectants
Cleanable with approved surface disinfectants, such as those based on alcohol, chlorine ≤ 10%, formaldehyde ≤37%, glutaraldehyde, phenolor quaternary ammonium ≤2%, or oxidizing ≤3%.
Wipe
You can wipe the product with a soft cloth that is non-abrasive like a micro-fiber cloth, a disinfecting wipe, a soft brush similar to a paint brush in bristle stiffness or a sponge, but not a scourer of any sort.
Spray
You can spray the product
Rinse
You can rinse the product
With keyboard lock
Lockable, so you can securely clean while connected.
Immerse
You can immerse the product (except USB connector).
List of approved cleaners and disinfectants
The following products that have been approved by their manufacturers for use on silicone. Although this is the best indication we can give for the product’s suitability as a disinfectant for our keyboards and mice, there will always remain factors of uncertainty regarding the effects it may have on our products either by itself or in combination with other substances to which our products may be exposed in their setting. Therefore, no rights can be claimed from this list and we always advise a test in your facility on a small batch before fully adopting a disinfectant in your overall cleaning and disinfecting protocols. For more detailed information, please contact the manufacturer.
| Product name | Manufacturer | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1 5 0 6 7 1 Antibac Keyboard Wipes (80 wipes) | Abena A/S | https://www.abena.dk |
| Acrylan | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Alpet D2 | SARAYA Europe | https://www.saraya-europe.com |
| Alpha Guard | Laboratorium Dr.Deppe GmbH | https://drdeppe.de |
| Anios DDSH | Anios Laboratories | http://www.anios.com |
| Aniosurf Citron | Anios Laboratories | http://www.anios.com |
| Antiseptica Kombi Liquid | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Apesin AP 100 | Tana Chemie GmbH | https://www.tana.de |
| Apesin AP 3 | Tana Chemie GmbH | https://www.tana.de |
| Apesin AP 300 | Tana Chemie GmbH | https://www.tana.de |
| Apesin combi DR | Tana Chemie GmbH | https://www.tana.de |
| Apesin rapid | Tana Chemie GmbH | https://www.tana.de |
| B 10 Wischdesinfektion | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| B 20 Wischdesinfektion | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| B 30 Wischdesinfektion | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| B 40 Wischdesinfektion | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| B 45 Wischdesinfektion | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| B 60 Desinfektionstücher | Orochemie GmbH + Co. KG | https://www.orochemie.de |
| Banicide Plus | Pascal International Inc. | http://www.pascalinternational.net |
| Biguacid Liquid | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Biguacid Plus | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Biguacid-S | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Buraton 10F 1% | Schülke & Mayr GmbH | https://www.schuelke.com |
| Chlor-Clean | Guest Medical | https://guest-medical.co.uk/en |
| Cleanisept Wipes Maxi (80 wipes) | Dr. Schumacher GmbH | https://www.schumacher-online.com |
| Compliance | Metrex Research Corporation | https://www.metrex.com |
| Descocid-N | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Descogen Liquid | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Descogen Liquid r.f.u. | Antiseptica chem.-pharm. Produkte GmbH | http://www.antiseptica.de |
| Descosept forte | Dr. Schumacher GmbH | https://www.schumacher-online.com |
| Destec Bavicid Floor (Dilution product) | Seitz GmbH | https://www.seitz24.com |
| Destec Bavicid Go | Seitz GmbH | https://www.seitz24.com |
| Destec Bavicid Wipe | Seitz GmbH | https://www.seitz24.com |
| Hexanios | Anios Laboratories | http://anios.com |
| Incides N | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Incidin Perfekt 2% Vol. | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Incidin Pro | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Incidin Rapid | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Incidin Liquid | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide WFI | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide Neutral Detergent | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide Sporicidal Active Chlorine | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide Low Residue Quat | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide Sporicidal Low Residue Peroxide | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide 70/30 IPA | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide 70/30 Denatured Ethanol | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| Klercide Sporicidal Enhanced Peroxide | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| LifeClean disinfectant | LifeClean International AB | https://www.lifeclean.se |
| Mikrozid AF liquid | Schülke & Mayr GmbH | https://www.schuelke.com |
| Mikrozid sensitive liquid | Schülke & Mayr GmbH | https://www.schuelke.com |
| MinutenSpray-classic (500 ml bottle) | Alpro Medical GmbH | https://www.alpro-medical.de |
| MinutenWipes (120 wipes) | Alpro Medical GmbH | https://www.alpro-medical.de |
| Neoform MED AF | Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG | https://www.drweigert.de |
| Neoform MED FF | Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG | https://www.drweigert.de |
| Neoform MED rapid | Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co. KG | https://www.drweigert.de |
| PlastiSept (500 ml bottle) | Alpro Medical GmbH | https://www.alpro-medical.de |
| PlastiSept-Wipes (120 wipes) | Alpro Medical GmbH | https://www.alpro-medical.de |
| Sani-Cloth Active | Ecolab Deutschland GmbH | https://www.ecolab.com |
| SinAlc Tücher | HIMED GmbH | http://www.hibomed.de |
| Sporox II | Sultan Chemists Inc. | https://www.sultanhc.com |
| Spray In Neu | Laboratorium Dr.Deppe GmbH | https://drdeppe.de |
| Spray Off N | Laboratorium Dr.Deppe GmbH | https://drdeppe.de |
| Surfanios | Anios Laboratories | http://anios.com |
| Surfa’safe | Anios Laboratories | http://anios.com |
| Terralin Protect | Schülke & Mayr GmbH | https://www.schuelke.com |
| Ultrasol active | Dr. Schumacher GmbH | https://www.schumacher-online.com |
| Wavicide-01 | Metrex Research Corporation | https://www.metrex.com |
| Wet Wipe Chlorine Disinfection | Wet Wipe A/S | https://www.wetwipe.eu |
| Wet Wipe PHMB Disinfection | Wet Wipe A/S | https://www.wetwipe.eu |
| Wet Wipe Triamin Disinfection | Wet Wipe A/S | https://www.wetwipe.eu |
| Wet Wipe Ethanol Disinfection | Wet Wipe A/S | https://www.wetwipe.eu |
| Wip’anios | Anios Laboratories | http://anios.com |