💻 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.
How to care for three device parts: screen, keyboard, and charging portThree rows. Top row: tablet screen — use a soft dry cloth. Middle row: keyboard — keep food away. Bottom row: charging port — plug gently and keep dry.Device Part -> How to Care for ItTablet ScreenSoft, dry microfiber cloth — gentle circlesNo water, sprays, or wet wipesKeyboardKeep food away — tap upside down to clear crumbsNo eating or drinking nearbyCharging Port & CablePlug gently and straight — store cable loosely coiledNever yank, twist, or bend sharply
The correct care method for three device parts — screen (dry cloth), keyboard (no food), and charging port (gentle, straight plug).
Safe device care habits versus unsafe onesTwo columns. Left shows safe habits with green check marks. Right shows unsafe habits with orange crosses.Safe careWipe screen with dry clothKeep food away from keyboardPlug cable in gentlyStore in a protective caseUnsafe careSpray water on the screenEat snacks over the keyboardYank or twist the cableLeave device on the floorGood care helps devices last longer!
Safe device care habits (dry cloth, no food near keyboard, gentle cable, protective case) compared with unsafe ones.
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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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