How to Clean a Magic Keyboard

How Do You Clean Magic Keyboard Keys?

The Magic Keyboard - like all keyboards - can be a dirt magnet.

Fortunately, it’s quite simple to clean the Magic Keyboard keys.

Here’s how to clean them so that your keyboard looks as good as new.

Always ensure to clean the surface softly and carefully.

Avoid getting any moisture into any openings and never use bleach.

Unplug the keyboard and toggle the switch on the bottom of the keyboard to switch it off.

Use a damp, soft microfiber cloth to carefully brush over the keys and clean any surface dirt off.

Use keyboard wipes to remove more stubborn stains that require some elbow grease.

Use a dry toothbrush to scrape off any leftover dried-on gunk.

If you spill a drink on your Apple Magic Keyboard, all is not lost.

Here’s what to do.

Disconnect the Apple Magic Keyboard from your box or iPad.

Toggle the switch on the bottom to switch it off.

Gently wipe the surface off with a damp, soft microfiber cloth to remove any sticky residue.

Use a q-tip or other cotton bud to wipe around the sticky keys to clean them off.

Use a toothpick to remove residue from between the keys.

Continue to do this multiple times until the surface is clean.

Cleaning the Magic Keyboard for your iPad is the same as with other Magic Keyboards.

Here’s a quick overview of what to bear in mind.

Only use materials lightly moistened with water and dry it with a soft, lint-free cloth afterward.

Use a toothbrush or cotton swab to clean around the keycaps.

Use a thin, flat tool such as a spudger to pry and lift the keys gently.