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dolores117
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Q: how can you get the dirt off the keys on the wireless keyboard???

The keys on my keyboard are dirty and I know wiping them with cloth isn't going to cut it.  Any ideas on how to clean them without killing off my keyboard??

Thanks

Dolores

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), wireless keyboard

Posted on May 10, 2016 12:20 PM

by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended
Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit
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A:

Cleaning your Apple products:


Read recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your Apple computer, iPad, iPhone, iPod, display, or peripheral device.

The materials used to make Apple products vary; in some cases, each product might have specific cleaning requirements which vary by the part you're cleaning. To get you started, here are some tips that apply to all products:

 

  • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, and similar items that might cause damage.
  • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
  • Keep liquids away from the product.
  • Don't get moisture into any openings.
  • Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
  • Don't spray cleaners directly onto the item.

 

 

From here >  Cleaning your Apple products

Posted on May 10, 2016 12:56 PM

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Q: how can you get the dirt off the keys on the wireless keyboard???

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  • by seventy one,

    seventy one seventy one May 10, 2016 12:49 PM in response to dolores117
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    May 10, 2016 12:49 PM in response to dolores117

    Use a cleaning agent.  A mild alcohol or the like.   Disconnect the keyboard and dampening a Q tip, gently rub it on the key pads.   Leave a while then reconnect the keyboard.

  • by Carolyn Samit,Apple recommended

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit May 10, 2016 12:56 PM in response to dolores117
    Level 10 (119,535 points)
    Apple Watch
    May 10, 2016 12:56 PM in response to dolores117

    Cleaning your Apple products:


    Read recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your Apple computer, iPad, iPhone, iPod, display, or peripheral device.

    The materials used to make Apple products vary; in some cases, each product might have specific cleaning requirements which vary by the part you're cleaning. To get you started, here are some tips that apply to all products:

     

    • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, and similar items that might cause damage.
    • Unplug all external power sources, devices, and cables.
    • Keep liquids away from the product.
    • Don't get moisture into any openings.
    • Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
    • Don't spray cleaners directly onto the item.

     

     

    From here >  Cleaning your Apple products

  • by macjack,

    macjack macjack May 10, 2016 1:00 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Mac OS X
    May 10, 2016 1:00 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    I've been cleaning my keyboards with alcohol and a Q-Tip as seventy one describes, for many years. Never had any damage. The trouble with the recommended steps is the keyboard does not get very clean without alcohol.

  • by dolores117,

    dolores117 dolores117 May 10, 2016 2:32 PM in response to dolores117
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    May 10, 2016 2:32 PM in response to dolores117

    thanks everyone  I will try and alcohol and q tip approach and see if that helps!

  • by macjack,Helpful

    macjack macjack May 10, 2016 2:48 PM in response to dolores117
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    Mac OS X
    May 10, 2016 2:48 PM in response to dolores117

    What I do is put some alcohol on the Q-tip, then blot it on a piece of paper towel before rubbing they keys.

  • by dolores117,

    dolores117 dolores117 May 10, 2016 2:48 PM in response to macjack
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    May 10, 2016 2:48 PM in response to macjack

    ok thanks so much!