Lock your Mac keyboard while you clean it
Wiping a MacBook keyboard while it's on types gibberish and can fire off shortcuts. Clean Keyboard ignores key presses for a set time so you can clean every key safely. The mouse and trackpad keep working the whole time.
How to use Clean Keyboard
Open Clean Keyboard.
Choose how long to pause the keyboard: 30 seconds, 1 minute or 2 minutes.
Start it and wipe the keys while the on-screen timer runs.
Typing comes back when the timer ends, or click Done to stop early.
Questions about Clean Keyboard
How do I clean my MacBook keyboard without turning it off?
Lock the keyboard with Clean Keyboard, then wipe the keys with a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water. Don't spray liquid directly on the keyboard.
Why does Clean Keyboard need Accessibility access?
macOS only lets apps block key presses with Accessibility permission. Toolbox uses it to ignore keys during the timer and nothing else.
Can I stop the keyboard lock early?
Yes. The mouse and trackpad keep working, so click Done on screen. The power button and Touch ID can't be paused, so avoid pressing them while you clean.
Related tools
- Mouse FixesScroll your mouse and trackpad in different directions, and make the mouse wheel faster or smooth.
- Keep AwakeStop your Mac from sleeping during downloads, renders or talks, for as long as you choose.
- Display ControlChange the brightness, contrast and volume of external monitors, right from your Mac.
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