What is an antibacterial keyboard?
At Man & Machine, we believe that an antibacterial keyboard is a keyboard that will withstand proper cleaning and disinfecting. We believe that the most effective way to reduce hygiene risks is not through chemical additives, but through smart product design. We believe that our keyboards should be engineered to withstand frequent cleaning and disinfection while providing reliable performance in demanding healthcare, laboratory, industrial and food production environments.
Smooth silicone surfaces, fully sealed constructions and resistance to commonly used disinfectants make our keyboards easy to decontaminate and integrate into established hygiene protocols. By eliminating hard-to-clean gaps and protecting the internal electronics, they help minimise the risk of contamination associated with conventional keyboards.
Unlike some products on the market, we do not rely on antibacterial coatings or embedded antimicrobial agents. Instead, we have developed our own proprietary coating formula, that supports frequent cleaning and disinfection procedures through durable materials and hygienic design. This approach avoids dependence on chemical additives while providing a reliable, long-lasting solution for hygiene-critical workplaces.
Why choose antibacterial keyboards?
Where a standard keyboard has many openings that cannot be accessed with standard cleaning tools, an antibacterial keyboard features a smooth, flat surface that can be cleaned in a single wipe. This is a tremendous contribution to a safer work environment and will help reduce cross-contamination risks. Do make sure you routinely clean and disinfect your keyboard, so you benefit from its antibacterial design.
In which environments are antibacterial keyboards used?
Antibacterial keyboards are used wherever frequently touched surfaces need to be cleaned or disinfected daily. They are a great asset, when computer work areas need to be as sterile as possible. In hospitals, our keyboards are commonly used in operating theatres, emergency response areas, intensive care units as well as diagnostic and treatment areas. Anywhere where healthcare professionals regularly move between patients and computer workstations.
Outside of healthcare, antibacterial keyboards are widely used in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories and other production environments where strict hygiene standards are essential.
What should you consider when purchasing antibacterial keyboards?
When choosing an antibacterial keyboard, we recommend focusing on hygienic design rather than relying on antibacterial coatings or embedded antimicrobial agents. While antimicrobial coatings are sometimes promoted as a hygiene solution, questions remain about their real-world effectiveness. At the same time, concerns have been raised regarding their potential impact on human health, the environment at end of life, and their possible contribution to antimicrobial resistance.
When selecting the right keyboard, consider how it will be used. The required typing comfort, frequency of cleaning, exposure to liquids and disinfectants, available workspace and budget all play an important role in choosing the most suitable solution.
Our best antibacterial keyboard models fit for intense typing:
Its Cool Flat keyboard
- Ultra flat surface for single wipe clean
- Resistant to a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Sterilizable cover
- Best if you need compact and lowest cost
Very Cool Flat keyboard
- Flat surface for single wipe clean
- Resistant to a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Sterilizable cover
- Best if you require Caps Lock functionality and cable strain protection
Very Cool Flat Magfix keyboard
- Best if you need magnet fixation to hold your keyboard on a keyboard tray that folds up
Our best antibacterial keyboard models fit for deep cleaning routines and liquid-sensitive environments:
Really Cool keyboard
- Can stay immersed and exposed to liquids for longest consecutive time
- Can stay immersed in a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Most durable full size antibacterial keyboard in our range
Slim Cool keyboard
- Can stay immersed and exposed to liquids for longest consecutive times
- Can stay immersed in a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Most durable compact antibacterial keyboard in our range
Really Cool Touch keyboard
- Can stay immersed and exposed to liquids for longest consecutive time
- Can stay immersed in a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Most durable full size antibacterial keyboard with integrated touchpad in our range
Slim Cool Plus keyboard
- Can stay immersed and exposed to liquids for longest consecutive time
- Can stay immersed in a vast number of antibacterial disinfectants
- Most durable compact antibacterial keyboard with integrated touchpad in our range
Certifications and quality standards
Quality keyboards differentiate themselves by adhering to stringent industry standards. For us, compliance is a given. For you, it is a sign of quality and reliability and an assurance of fit for purpose. These quality standards are the ones we work by:
- IP rating: We seal our electronics to IP65 or higher, offering you the ingress protection level required for your antibacterial cleaning routines
- EN60601: Our Very Cool keyboard range, Really Cool keyboard and Slim Cool keyboard comply with the EMC guidelines in EN 60601, making them function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing any electromagnetic disturbance into this environment, which also includes other equipment present there.
- REACH and RoHS: We comply with the restrictions laid out in REACH and RoHS, which are standards to help reduce our industry’s environmental impact.
- CE/UKCA: Compliance with CE and UKCA requirement is a fundamental aspect of our quality and regulatory processes. It ensures our keyboards meet the relevant safety regulations and are supported by clear product documentation, available to download from our website.
Why choose Man & Machine?
Man & Machine is your best partner for antibacterial keyboards, because we build our keyboards without the use of antibacterial coatings or embedded antimicrobial agents. In essence our antibacterial keyboards are purely based on an easy to clean surface resistant to surface disinfectants that annihilate bacteria and viruses. This approach has been recognized by leading product safety organisations as the industry standard.
Our keyboards and mice for hygiene sensitive environments are trusted by leading manufacturers of medical devices, hospitals and a vast number of other customers that value proper hygiene.
Man & Machine designs antibacterial keyboards with a clear philosophy: effective hygiene starts with effective cleaning. Instead of relying on antibacterial coatings or embedded antimicrobial agents, our keyboards are engineered with smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and durable materials that withstand repeated cleaning and disinfection.
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