Gadgets and germs: How to get your keyboard and screens super clean

Disinfectant will only damage your phone's display. A lint-free cloth is the best way to clean your smartphone's glass screen. — Andrea Warnecke/dpa

Experts say the novel coronavirus is spreading mostly through coughs and sneezes, but they haven't ruled out surfaces like keyboards and smartphones. Here's how to clean germs, dust, dirt and bits of old food from your keyboard and touchscreen.

Sticky keys, crumbs wedged into the gaps, all covered in a sprinkling of dust – just flipping your keyboard upside down is enough to see how much dirt is crammed in there.