answer:Just my opinion here, but washing your keyboard in the dishwasher of the bathtub should just about have it ready for the trash can. i would never do this, until i was prepared to purchase a new one. Where did this idea come from? Unplug your keyboard and pour a small amount of alcohol on a clean rag. wipe all the keys thoroughly. i use an artist brush to collect dust and lint down deep inside the keys. buy one at WalMart. wait for the alcohol to dissipate, plug back in and you are ready to go. Alcohol is in, dishwasher and the bathtub are out, in this situation.