💻 TechnologyLevel 1Lesson 14
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Keep Tablets and Computers Clean
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Learning Objectives
- 1Name the correct way to clean
- 2Care for a tablet screen, keyboard, and charging port
- 3Match each device or part to how to look after it
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Mini Lesson
Tablets and computers cost a lot of money and need to last a long time. Keeping them clean and safe is everyone's responsibility — especially yours when you are using one!
Cleaning the screen
- Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to wipe the screen gently.
- Never use water, wet wipes, or cleaning sprays directly on the screen — liquid can seep inside and cause damage.
- Wipe in slow, gentle circles — never press hard or scrub.
Caring for the keyboard
- Keep food and drinks away from the keyboard — crumbs and spills are the biggest cause of keyboard damage.
- To remove dust or crumbs, turn the keyboard upside down and gently tap it, or use a soft brush.
- Never poke objects like pencils or pens between the keys.
Protecting the charging port and cables
- Plug and unplug cables gently and straight — never yank or twist.
- Keep the charging port dry and free of dust — a blocked port means the device cannot charge.
- Store cables loosely coiled, never bent at sharp angles, so the wire inside does not break.
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Ask yourself: "Am I cleaning this the right way? Are my hands clean and dry? Am I being gentle?
Vocabulary
Microfiber cloth
A soft cloth made for cleaning screens without scratchinge.g. I wipe the tablet with a microfiber cloth.
Charging port
The opening where the cable plugs in to charge a devicee.g. I keep the charging port free of dust.
Keyboard
The set of keys you press to type letters and numberse.g. I keep food away from the keyboard.
Screen
The part of a device that shows pictures and wordse.g. I never spray water on the screen.
Cable
The wire that plugs into a device, often for charginge.g. I unplug the cable gently every time.
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