How can I fix my Keyboard?

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So I accidentally split a little soda on my keyboard, it still functions fine but a few of the keys are a bit sticky, I've notice if I take the key caps off and rub a moist rag over the top of the keys then the sticky-ness goes away for a few hours. Is there something I can do to fix this permanently? maybe moisten the rag with a different liquid, one made to get rid of sticky substances?

If it helps, the keyboard I'm using is a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth 2016
 
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The sticky is probably from the sugar in the soda. The damp rag dissolves enough to unstick it, but then it dries enough to stick again. And it won't fully dry out since sugar is hygroscopic so it will absorb water from the air. Try alternating between the damp rag and a dry one, using a fresh section of rag each time. Just don't use too much water and get the electronics wet. Eventually you'll get it all, though it may take a few wash/dry cycles.

The second possibility is that there's some industrial lubricant in the keys that's reacting as it dries out. If that's the case, letting it fully dry out usually takes care of it. But I'd go with the cleaning first, since it's much more likely.
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The sticky is probably from the sugar in the soda. The damp rag dissolves enough to unstick it, but then it dries enough to stick again. And it won't fully dry out since sugar is hygroscopic so it will absorb water from the air. Try alternating between the damp rag and a dry one, using a fresh section of rag each time. Just don't use too much water and get the electronics wet. Eventually you'll get it all, though it may take a few wash/dry cycles.

The second possibility is that there's some industrial lubricant in the keys that's reacting as it dries out. If that's the case, letting it fully dry out usually takes care of it. But I'd go with the cleaning first, since it's much more likely.
 
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