ProTouch Keyboard Protector is unique in that the company has treated the keyboard skin with an anti-bacterial agent iSkin claims this “inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria.” In addition, rather than using a clear design, all ProTouch FX models are made of semi-transparent silicone with solid-black keytops and white key labels you can choose between clear, blue, or pink for the silicone color. (I should also point out that if your keyboard has seen so much use that its key labels have worn off, a keyboard skin is also a relatively inexpensive way to figure out which key is which.)

Finally, keyboard covers can be hand-washed with water and mild soap after letting them air-dry, they’re as good as new. Throw your keyboard in the dishwasher and let it dry out afterwards.) As an added bonus, these covers often make typing quieter, which helps ensure domestic tranquility if you tend to be up at night, typing in bed, while your better half is trying to get some shuteye.

Although covers are also available for desktop keyboards, they’re especially useful for notebooks, given that anything that falls between your keys ends up inside the computer itself. Wrote about notebook cleanup and protection, one of the accessories I recommended was a keyboard cover or “skin.” These thin, silicone (or similar material) covers are generally custom-fit for each laptop and prevent nasty stuff-dust, crumbs, hair, liquids, you name it-from getting into the guts of your keyboard.

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