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clean oil marks off keyboard

just interested to know what could be used for cleaning oil marks off the keyboard, I often use dioxin on my musical equipment, so I was wondering if this would be safe on a MacBook, or if another product would be better to use?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 14, 2021 9:41 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2021 4:00 PM

Because the chemical composition and application methods of the product you've asked

are unknown; those conditions and other details may suggest that may not be good idea.


Apple's 'related article' on above left-side this discussion, suggests do little & use their way.


• How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


• This can avoid issues: "If any keys are still unresponsive after you've followed these

steps, visit an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service."


Within above shows a second Support link; & section for portable Mac notebooks, says:

[Does not provide additional reference instructions for Mac portable keyboards.]


PS: from amazon sales reference:

"The DeoxIT contact cleaner is a fast-acting deoxidizing solution.

This D5S6 contact cleaner spray was designed for use as a general

treatment for connectors, contacts, and other metal surfaces.


More than just any contact cleaner, DeoxIT chemically improves

electrical connections to ensure clean and clear sounds."


(..Not recommended for any keyboard components in Macs..)


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Aug 14, 2021 4:00 PM in response to Compton87

Because the chemical composition and application methods of the product you've asked

are unknown; those conditions and other details may suggest that may not be good idea.


Apple's 'related article' on above left-side this discussion, suggests do little & use their way.


• How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205662


• This can avoid issues: "If any keys are still unresponsive after you've followed these

steps, visit an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for service."


Within above shows a second Support link; & section for portable Mac notebooks, says:

[Does not provide additional reference instructions for Mac portable keyboards.]


PS: from amazon sales reference:

"The DeoxIT contact cleaner is a fast-acting deoxidizing solution.

This D5S6 contact cleaner spray was designed for use as a general

treatment for connectors, contacts, and other metal surfaces.


More than just any contact cleaner, DeoxIT chemically improves

electrical connections to ensure clean and clear sounds."


(..Not recommended for any keyboard components in Macs..)


clean oil marks off keyboard

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