Keyboards and Dishwashers...?

Ok...
Now you're all going to think I'm crazy, but what the heck! And, someone may get some points!
I was going over some old threads, and came across this <a href=http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1005552

I've never done it myself, Bob, but washing a keyboard is certainly a common, and genuinely doable on occasion, solution to the problem of spilling things on keyboards.
A few warnings, though.
Firstly you will have to let it dry out for several days. Using it while it is still wet may do harm , not just to your keyboard, but to your computer if a bad short results.
Secondly, don't try it with a keyboard that contains a cardboard insert. (Many do, including some Apple keyboards)
Thirdly, don't even think about putting any dishwashing powder in the washer while doing so. This stuff is highly corrosive.
Fourthly, make sure the hot water, and heat drying, aspects of the washer are turned OFF. The heat is likely to do more damage than the water.
Fifthly, a dunking in clean water (preferably distilled) in a sink will probably work just as well.
Sixthly, don't do this if your local tap water is "hard".
Finally, only do this if you really have to. It works sometimes. It doesn't always.
Cheers
Rod

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