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Computer keyboard that’s germ-free
A washable, dishwasher-safe, antimicrobial keyboard is the latest answer to going germ-free.
It’s offered by a Jacksonville company, Silver Shield LLC, at $69.99. An anti-microbial mouse will be out later this spring.
It has a gold connector for the USB port to avoid rust, laser-etched letters that won’t fade and drain holes for cleaning liquids to flow out of the keyboard.
So far, the health-care industry has been the biggest buyer. But food services and libraries, where germs might be passed around easily, might be a fertile market. Actually, at that price, regular consumers might want one.
The question is: Will buyers actually take the time to soap them down?
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