Do not spray it directly under the keycaps as it could damage the electronics.ĥ.

You might need two people for this part - while the keyboard is held in an upright angle, spray between the keys with compressed air to blow away any remaining dust. You can tap it, but don’t shake it aggressively in case you lose grip.Ĥ. While it's open, carefully rotate your laptop keyboard upside down, so that any loose debris falls out. But, if no advice is given, follow these steps.ģ. For instance, Apple (opens in new tab) recommends that for a Macbook or Macbook Pro, you simply apply compressed air while the laptop is held at a 75 degree angle. You should follow what your manufacturer recommends for cleaning a laptop keyboard, in case you invalidate the warranty. First things first, make sure it’s powered off and unplugged.Ģ. Just make sure they’re completely dry before reassembling. If your keytops are removable and you did this earlier, you can actually wash them individually in warm, soapy water, using a sponge or small brush. You can also use cleaning slime, such as ColorCoral ( $5.94 at Amazon (opens in new tab)) to pick up dirt between the keys, although be warned that some can leave an oily residue behind which can be counterproductive.Ħ. Other methods you can use to get rid of dust include slotting a sticky note between the keys and running the sticky side along. Make sure you take a picture of where the keys were before doing so though.ĥ. If you want it to be more effective, you can remove the keytops prior to this. Angle the straw between the crevices as you blow, so the dust is blown out of the keyboard.

Use a can of compressed air, such as Falcon Dust off ( $5.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)) to remove any stubborn debris and dust from under the keys.

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