You’ve probably heard the horror stories about germs and bacteria living in keyboards. But cleaning them can easily be crossed off your to-do list. Whether you want to disinfect your keyboard or fix a key that’s not working properly, cleaning your MacBook Pro keyboard is quick and easy. We’ll explain how to do it in 10 steps!
What do you need to clean your Macbook Keyboard?
- Aerosol can with compressed air
- 2 Lint-free/Microfiber cloths
- Disinfectant wipes (bleach-free!)
How do you proceed?
Step 1: Very important: turn off your MacBook Pro completely and disconnect it from the power source. You don't want to mess up everything on your MacBook while cleaning it.
Step 2: Open your MacBook and gently shake it upside down over a trash can. Doing this will remove any large debris that may be on your keyboard and under the keys. Press all the keys once and then shake it again to loosen and remove more debris.
Step 3: Hold your MacBook Pro at a 75-degree angle with the screen tilted forward while you spray the compressed air onto it. You may want to have someone help you with this, as this angle helps dirt and dust fall out instead of pushing them deeper into your laptop. Move the compressed air in a zigzag pattern across the long side of the keyboard.
Note: If you have a MacBook older than 2016, you can skip the compressed air. Using compressed air on older MacBook models can push dust deeper into the laptop instead of blowing it out.
Step 4: Turn the laptop 90 degrees to the right, so that the keyboard is upright to the left of the screen. Keep the laptop tilted slightly forward, so that the dirt falls out. Start at the top and now move the compressed air in a zigzag pattern over the short side of the keyboard.
Step 5: Now turn the laptop 180 degrees back to the left, so that the keyboard is upright to the right of the screen. Again, keep the laptop tilted slightly forward. Start at the top and move the compressed air in a zigzag pattern over the short side of the keyboard.
Step 6: Gently dust the surface of the keyboard with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths or paper towels, which can leave scratches.
Step 7: Use disinfectant wipes to clean the surface of your keyboard. This deep-cleaning action removes germs and bacteria. Make sure your disinfectant wipes do not contain bleach.
Step 8: Use a damp microfiber cloth and wipe down the keyboard. This will clean off the extra cleaning solution and give you a final chance to scrub away any grimy spots.
Step 9: Dry your keyboard thoroughly with a dry microfiber cloth, because liquid is your computer's worst nightmare.
Step 10: Look at it shine! With these steps, your dirty keyboard will be a thing of the past and your MacBook Pro keyboard will look as good as new!
