During the global COVID-19 pandemic, scientists discovered the coronavirus could survive on a variety of surfaces and for five or more days on clothing in one review. Even those who wash their hands religiously after using the bathroom (which a significant number of people do not do), eating, talking, sneezing, and even pigeons have been found to deposit microbes onto keyboards. Given the similarity of Alcantara microfiber to textiles, it is not unreasonable to think that a great number of viruses and bacteria can be found on Alcantara-covered Surface keyboards, which cannot be properly washed or disinfected.
