Is Cleaning Stuck Laptop Keyboards a Good Retirement Business?

Cleaning Stuck Laptop Keyboards can be a great business for retirees – for people who have the aptitude for this sort of thing.

Why this micro-business works for retirees with basic technical aptitude!

1. They’re resolving a common problem: spills, dust and debris cause keys to stick and stop working.
2. Most people don’t fix it themselves: they fear breaking their laptop.
3. Some people try to DIY, and damage or misalign the buttons (higher price).

So, yes, on site keyboard cleaning can be a great business to earn a good supplementary income for technically-minded retirees.

Just 5 jobs/week @ R400 = R8,000 /month on a 5-hour work-week. Your could double that on a 2-day workweek.

Are Your Laptop Keys Sticky?

I come to you! One-site keyboard cleaning – R400 (normally takes 30-minutes).

DM me for a booking.

How Much Does it Cost to Clean a Laptop in South Africa?

A simple surface clean to remove dust and crumbs normally costs R400-R500.

A deeper clean involving removing keycaps to get rid of more stubborn debris or liquid spills can cost R500 – R550.

A simple keyboard clean might take less than an hour, but you’d still likely be charged a minimum fee or for the full hour.

Why this may be a viable business opportunity for technically minded retirees.

1. Low cost start-up
2. Flexible hours
3. Relatively simple skill set
4. Good demand
5. Niche task-based
6. Stay active and engaged

Potential cons

1. Accidental damage potential (although rare)
2. Limited earnings (great supplementary income)
3. Competition (yes and no)

Quick to Learn Skill Set

If you’re were working in IT or hardware before, this is natural for you. But not to worry, if you have a limited technical ability and ability to be patient – you can pick up these skill in no time.

1. You can take a short course on Udemy – Cleaning Stuck Laptop Keyboards.
2. There are many YouTube videos you can learn from.
3. Buy 2 cheap keyboards and hack these until you’ve mastered this.
4. Invest an hour on the Internet searching for Laptop Keyboard Cleaning Services – both here in South Africa and Internationally (you’ll learn a lot there).

Once You’ve Acquired the Basic Skills and Knowhow, List Your Service Here!

1. Set you profile
2. Add you listing at say, R400 onsite or nearby coffee shop
3. Client pays online
4. Once you’ve done the clean – request payment

Don’t overthink this or hesitate. If you think this is right for you – take the risk-free plunge.

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