With Swine Flu reaching pandemic status and the UK recording over 4,000 cases, we've compiled the below advice about computer hygiene.

Even before Swine Flu, there were shocking reports that computer keyboards harbour more germs than a toilet seat!

As computer hygiene experts, Keytools has a range of solutions to help:

Do nothing...
A Which survey found that 11% of respondents never clean their keyboard, and the majority clean it less than once a month.

Dr Wilson, a consultant microbiologist, told BBC Radio that sharing a keyboard could be passing on illnesses among office workers.

"Should somebody have an infection in your office, you're very likely to pick it up from a keyboard."

Microban
Microban keyboards and mice fight the growth of bacteria with built-in antibacterial protection, offering an added level of protection against germs ... see Microban range


Washable
The Unotron range is fully washable and can be held under a running tap or immersed in antibacterial solution ... see washable range


CleanKeys
A super smooth surface makes CleanKeys one of the world's easiest keyboards to clean and extremely resistant to bacterial growth. With no nooks and crannies to harbour bacteria, CleanKeys greatly reduces the risk of the spread of infection ... see more

You can call Keytools on 023 8029 4500 to discuss your hygiene requirements.