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Q: Can Smart Keyboard be sanitised/washed?

As I travel very frequently, having a bluetooth keyboard alongside my iPad seems very important. However, the airplane trays and other surfaces are SO dirty. Can the new iPad Smart Keyboard be sanitised in a way? Either by passing some sanitising wipes or even washing it? It would be great to know! Many thanks!

Posted on Apr 19, 2016 2:53 PM

by MichelPM,Apple recommended
MichelPM MichelPM
Level 6 (13,584 points)
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A:

Anythng cloth with bleach or alcohol is not wise to use.

You might be able to get away with using a microfber cloth that is dampened with some mld dish soap and REALLY wrung out so the cloth is damp with just a little soap left in it to do some cleaning.

But that is all I would recommend.

 

Good Luck!

Posted on Apr 19, 2016 3:54 PM

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  • by MichelPM,Apple recommended

    MichelPM MichelPM Apr 19, 2016 3:54 PM in response to Digiwolf
    Level 6 (13,584 points)
    iPad
    Apr 19, 2016 3:54 PM in response to Digiwolf

    Anythng cloth with bleach or alcohol is not wise to use.

    You might be able to get away with using a microfber cloth that is dampened with some mld dish soap and REALLY wrung out so the cloth is damp with just a little soap left in it to do some cleaning.

    But that is all I would recommend.

     

    Good Luck!

  • by Meg St._Clair,Apple recommended

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 19, 2016 4:38 PM in response to Digiwolf
    Level 9 (58,274 points)
    iPhone
    Apr 19, 2016 4:38 PM in response to Digiwolf

    Perhaps you could carry some type of cloth (or plastic) that you could place on the tray. A vinyl placemat cut down to airplane tray size might work. You could then sanitize the placemat as much as you wanted and not risk your expensive keyboard. I tend to carry cloth napkins with me for a variety of reasons (I bring my own food on airplanes). If you're not terribly germaphobic, they would work, too.

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Apr 19, 2016 5:15 PM in response to Meg St._Clair
    Level 6 (13,584 points)
    iPad
    Apr 19, 2016 5:15 PM in response to Meg St._Clair

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    Perhaps you could carry some type of cloth (or plastic) that you could place on the tray. A vinyl placemat cut down to airplane tray size might work. You could then sanitize the placemat as much as you wanted and not risk your expensive keyboard. I tend to carry cloth napkins with me for a variety of reasons (I bring my own food on airplanes). If you're not terribly germaphobic, they would work, too.placemat  idea is a really good one!

    The small tray size plastic/vinyl/rubber placemat is a real good idea!

    Never thought of that.

    Good Idea!

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Apr 20, 2016 5:37 AM in response to MichelPM
    Level 9 (58,274 points)
    iPhone
    Apr 20, 2016 5:37 AM in response to MichelPM

    MichelPM wrote:

     

    Meg St._Clair wrote:

     

    Perhaps you could carry some type of cloth (or plastic) that you could place on the tray. A vinyl placemat cut down to airplane tray size might work. You could then sanitize the placemat as much as you wanted and not risk your expensive keyboard. I tend to carry cloth napkins with me for a variety of reasons (I bring my own food on airplanes). If you're not terribly germaphobic, they would work, too.placemat  idea is a really good one!

    The small tray size plastic/vinyl/rubber placemat is a real good idea!

    Never thought of that.

    Good Idea!

    I pack my lunch. I've gotten clever with making it "nice".

  • by jgpol187lodie,

    jgpol187lodie jgpol187lodie Apr 21, 2016 11:42 PM in response to Digiwolf
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    Apr 21, 2016 11:42 PM in response to Digiwolf

    I would suggest using some tech wipes. i use it on my macbook pro (while its on, on keyboard screen), external monitor, iPad, and have had no problems at all.

  • by Asialimarco,

    Asialimarco Asialimarco May 15, 2016 9:11 PM in response to Digiwolf
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    iPhone
    May 15, 2016 9:11 PM in response to Digiwolf

    Hi,

    i'm also traveling intensively... with iPad and MacBook Pro 15', for me the best solution was on purchasing neoprene protective pockets, so i can put them on the airport trays at the customs inspections and use it as a surface under the devices when on the plane tray tables.

     

    hope you'll find it convenient too.

     

    KR