Silicone keyboard protection

Quick Answer: Silicone keyboard protection is a thin, flexible, clear silicone skin that lies over a keyboard’s keys, moulded into key shapes so typing still works through it. A silicone keyboard cover keeps dust, crumbs and small splashes out of keyboards in shared computer rooms and labs.

A Removable Skin for Shared Keyboards

The listing photo shows a clear cover lifted at one corner of a full-size black keyboard, with each key’s shape moulded into the silicone and the letters visible through it. Because it is removable, the cover can be peeled off and washed, which is far easier than cleaning dirt from between keys.

Covers like this earn their place where keyboards face more than office wear: a science lab where wet or gloved hands touch the computer, a design workshop with dust, or an ICT suite used by hundreds of pupils a week. The cover also makes keyboards quicker to wipe between classes. The trade-off is feel: keys are softer, some typists find the silicone grips their fingers, and a cover can slide if it is not matched to the layout.

A cover resists small splashes but is not a seal, and liquid can still run in at the edges. Fit depends on the keyboard layout and key positions, so confirm at enquiry which keyboard size the cover is shaped for. A USB optical mouse from the same range suits the same shared workstations.

Specifications

Where Covers Earn Their Place

• Computers inside science labs and near sinks
• School ICT suites with heavy daily use
• Workshops and art rooms with dust or paint
• Reception or library computers used by the public

Care & Handling

• Remove the cover and wash it in warm water with mild soap; dry it fully before refitting.
• Avoid harsh solvents, which can cloud or swell silicone.
• Line the cover up with the keys before pressing it down, so every key sits in its pocket.
• Replace covers that tear or turn cloudy, since a split lets dirt through.

Why Choose LabEquip

Schools and colleges with computers in labs, workshops and busy ICT rooms buy keyboard covers to extend keyboard life and speed up cleaning between classes. Covers are listed in the LabEquip General Lab Products section; send your keyboard models on the contact page so the layout can be matched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a silicone cover make typing harder?

Keys feel softer and slightly less crisp, and fast typists notice it most. On shared or lab computers most users adapt quickly, and easier cleaning usually outweighs the change.

Is the cover waterproof?

It keeps small splashes off the keys, but it is not a sealed barrier. Liquid can run in around the edges, so wipe spills straight away and keep drinks away from computers.

How do I clean it?

Peel it off, wash it in warm soapy water, rinse and let it dry completely before putting it back. Cleaning the keyboard underneath at the same time removes any trapped dust.

Will it fit any keyboard?

No. Covers are shaped to a layout and key positions. Check whether your keyboards are full-size with a number pad, compact, or laptop keyboards, and match the cover to that layout.

Can it be used with gloves?

Yes, and that is one reason labs use covers: the cover can be removed and washed if gloved hands leave residue. Follow your lab’s rules on whether computers may be touched with gloves on.

Why does the cover slide around?

A cover that does not match the keyboard’s layout will not seat on every key. Check the fit on one keyboard, press it down evenly, and replace worn covers that have stretched.

Last Updated: September 2026