Have you ever had a stuck key on your keyboard?

It's probably time for a good clean!

Considering that a keyboard is usually used daily and often subjected to crumbs, spilled coffee and dirty fingers, it's no wonder performance is affected.

How often it needs to be cleaned depends on a few things: where the keyboard is located (home or office), how many people use it (one person versus the whole family or several people in the office), and the season (if it's cold and flu season, you'll want to clean it more often to keep it germ-free).

The cleaning experts at MOLLY MAID recommend these five steps to clean and disinfect your keyboard.

1. Unplug your keyboard and/or remove any batteries. If there's no USB keyboard connection, be sure to turn the computer off before cleaning.
2. To remove crumbs, etc., turn the keyboard upside down and gently shake the keyboard. But be sure to do this in an area where the dirt and debris can easily be wiped up.
3. Use a disinfectant wipe, but be sure that the wipe is not overly damp. Give the wipe a squeeze before using it if necessary.
4. Wipe down the keyboard keys with a slightly damp microfibre cloth.
5. Use a dry microfibre cloth to absorb any remaining moisture.

There's a real art to housekeeping and the cleaning services experts at MOLLY MAID have perfected it with lots of cleaning tips; from the general process of cleaning to keeping the inside of your dishwasher spotless and everything in between.  Here are a few more:

1. Label cords: Use bread tags to label the cords at your desk or entertainment centre - so there'll be no more second guessing if you're unplugging the wrong cord.

2. Carry cupcakes: Create your own cupcake carrier by cutting X's into a box lid - push the cardboard in and place the cupcake in the open space.

3. Organize crafts: To create an organized - and portable - craft centre, place plastic cups inside a muffin tin and fill with your favourite art supplies. Use magnets on the bottom of the cups to secure them to the muffin tins.