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Clean a Mac Magic Keyboard in 6 Steps: Power Off and Wipe Lightly

Apple advises turning off or unplugging its Mac keyboards, then wiping the exterior using a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water. Keep moisture out of openings.

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Do not spray cleaner into key gaps or pry off keycaps for routine dust. This guide covers the outer surface of Apple wireless and USB keyboards for Macs, including Magic Keyboard, not the iPad Magic Keyboard case.

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1. Identify the model: Confirm it is an Apple wireless or USB keyboard for Mac. An iPad keyboard case or another brand needs its own instructions.
2. Disconnect power: Switch off wireless keyboards and remove removable batteries in older designs. Unplug wired keyboards from the Mac and remove any charging cable.
3. Wipe with a dry lint-free cloth: Gently clear loose dust from key tops and the exterior using a soft clean cloth. Do not force keys or push dirt inside gaps.
4. Use a lightly water-damp cloth: For fingerprints, dampen the cloth slightly, never the device. Do not let water drip into gaps, charging ports, switches or other openings.
5. Avoid prohibited cleaning products: Apple warns against aerosol sprays, solvents, abrasives and cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide. Do not immerse the device or pry off keycaps for routine cleaning.
6. Reconnect only after drying: Check the surface and openings are fully dry. If liquid was spilled or keys are malfunctioning, seek Apple guidance rather than powering up a wet keyboard.

Apple SupportHow to clean your Apple products ↗Official guidance for Apple wireless and USB keyboards: power off or unplug, remove removable batteries, wipe outside with slightly water-damp lint-free cloth, avoid moisture in openings, aerosols, solvents, abrasives and hydrogen peroxide. iPad keyboard is treated separately.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Apple Magic Keyboard.jpg ↗File identified as Schminnte's own-work Apple Magic Keyboard photo, CC BY-SA 4.0; not a cleaning demonstration.Wikimedia CommonsCommons reuse technical hotlink policy ↗Hotlinking allowed; creator credit and license conditions apply independently.

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