Desktop Hygiene

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Improve Desktop Hygiene Habits with LinkSmart and San-a-Key

The LinkSmart® cleaning button and San-a-Key® software work together to facilitate routine cleaning of KSI keyboards through scheduled cleaning reminders and guided cleaning workflows. The system helps reduce cross-contamination at the desktop and, in the case of healthcare, helps to reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections.

Why Desktop Hygiene Matters

Shared Devices Deserve Attention

Keyboards, mice, touch surfaces, and shared workstations are among the most frequently touched items in many workplaces. Without a consistent cleaning process, routine maintenance can be easily overlooked.

LinkSmart with San-a-Key helps organizations promote regular cleaning habits by making the process simple, visible, and easy to follow.

1 in 31

Hospital patients affected by HAIs on any given day.
(CDC)

Millions

Of workdays lost annually to common respiratory illnesses.
(CDC)

Routine cleaning habits support workplace hygiene initiatives across healthcare, enterprise, education, manufacturing, banking, and other shared-workstation environments.

The Problem

Cleaning Is Easy to Forget

Users are focused on work, not cleaning schedules.

Shared Devices
Accumulate Use

Multiple users interact with the same equipment.

Inconsistent Processes

Cleaning procedures vary from person to person.

Devices Stay Active
During Cleaning

Accidental keystrokes can occur during wipe-downs.

No User Reminder
System

Cleaning tasks often depend on memory.

Habits Are
Difficult to Build

Organizations need simple, repeatable workflows.

How the LinkSmart with San-a-Key Desktop Hygiene System Works

STEP 1

San-a-Key reminder appears in user desktop tray.

STEP 2

User presses LinkSmart button to temporarily disable input

STEP 3

A KSI keyboard schematic appears to guide user cleaning

STEP 4

User cleans keyboard with an approved wipe. Each onscreen key changes color in unison with user’s physical cleaning

STEP 5

Keyboard automatically returns to service once all keys are wiped

LinkSmart with San-a-Key

A Complete Desktop Hygiene System

Unlike solutions that simply disable keys, KSI combines hardware and software to create a repeatable, effective cleaning workflow.

LinkSmart Cleaning Button

A press of the integrated LinkSmart button disables keyboard input, allowing users to safely clean the keyboard without generating unintended keystrokes.

A Complete Desktop Hygiene System

San-a-Key software helps organizations encourage routine cleaning through scheduled reminders and on-screen guidance. Together, the system reinforces consistent cleaning habits across shared workstations, promotes workplace wellness, and helps reduce cross-contamination at shared workstations.

Why Organizations Choose KSI's Desktop Hygiene System

Encourages Routine Cleaning

Reduces Accidental Keystrokes

Scheduled reminders help establish cleaning habits.

Works alongside established workplace protocols.

Simplifies User Participation

Input is disabled during cleaning.

Users follow a clear, guided process.

Easy Deployment

Supports Shared Workstations

Software download available at no cost.

Ideal for environments where multiple users share equipment.

Complements Existing Cleaning Policies

See the Desktop Hygiene System in Action

Award-Winning LinkSmart with
San-a-Key®

10 Seconds to a Clean Keyboard

Products Featuring LinkSmart with San-a-Key

KSI Wombat Mini Trackball Keyboard (KSI-Mini TB)

KSI-2400 HRB-24

KSI-2100 NB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is San-a-Key software?

San-a-Key is companion software that helps promote routine keyboard cleaning through scheduled reminders and guided cleaning workflows with use of the LinkSmart cleaning button.

Is there an additional cost for San-a-Key Software?

No. San-a-Key is available as a free software download for supported KSI products.

What does the LinkSmart button do?

The LinkSmart button temporarily disables keyboard input so users can safely clean the keyboard without entering errant data.

Does San-a-Key software work with standard keyboards?

No. San-a-Key software works only with KSI keyboards with an integrated LinkSmart cleaning button.

Can I schedule cleaning reminders?

Yes. San-a-Key can provide scheduled onscreen reminders and desktop notifications, enterprise-wide, to encourage fast, routine cleaning with germicidal wipes.

Is San-a-Key software required to use the LinkSmart cleaning button?

No. The LinkSmart cleaning button works out of the box to disengage keys for cleaning upon a user pressing the button, however scheduled cleaning and pop-up reminders are not available without San-a-Key companion software.

Is the Desktop Hygiene System only for healthcare?

No. While originally developed for healthcare environments, the LinkSmart with San-a-Key desktop hygiene system can benefit any workplace that wants to encourage routine device cleaning and promote workplace wellness.

KSI Full-Circle Session Security Ecosystem

From authentication to walkaway protection, KSI technologies help secure the entire user session across shared workstations and enterprise environments.