how can i clean the white keys on my keyboard

How can I safely clean my iMac keyboard? The white keys look disgusting.

Posted on Apr 21, 2012 10:03 AM

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Oct 8, 2016 8:33 PM in response to JDI_office

I just use a really wrung out damp dish cloth or wash cloth with only a hint of dish soap left in the rag, to minimise sudsing, to clean my Apple keyboards.

Turn off your Mac or unplug your keyboard before cleaning.

Been using this method for 20 years and always cleans the whole keyboard and keys very well.

Gets off all of the finger oils, grease and grime.

Oct 9, 2016 7:47 AM in response to lgonsales

I just cleaned mine keyboard again last week. As I've mentioned before in this thread I typically use a paper towel slightly damp with windex. It's pretty similar to what MichelPM mentions. My company makes the Magic Eraser material, it's pretty interesting how popular it has become. My only concern about using it would be the particulate matter that using it would generate. That could cause keys to stick or reduce travel.

Mar 13, 2014 3:20 AM in response to drdutch

And just another little hint is to hold the keyboard upside downwhile doing anything with a damp anything to reduce the chances of any liquid running down the sides of the keys.

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