Soak a soft cloth in this concoction and then wring it out until it’s barely damp. If you don’t have wipes, put a drop of standard dishwashing detergent in a glass of water. Still, make sure to squeeze out sopping wipes. ( Apple recommends Lysol and Clorox Kitchen disinfecting wipes.) Since the alcohol evaporates, there’s no risk of liquid damaging the keyboard. Next, clean your keys with disinfecting wipes. (If you’re cleaning a laptop keyboard, shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter.) Blow out the dust and, if necessary, vacuum the space between the keys (or under them, depending on the type of keyboard you have).
This can make for sticky keys and transfer viruses, or worse.įirst, unplug your keyboard from your computer or, in the case of a wireless keyboard, remove its batteries. Even if you wash your hands every time you sit down to type, the keyboard collects the germs and sweat from your fingers, and the dust in your room or office. It’s fair to say that the dirtiest part of your Mac is its keyboard. Here are a few ways you can keep your Mac looking new and fresh.
It’s not difficult to do, but keeping a clean Mac can help it run smoother, and keep you from getting sick as well.
