
How to clean MacBook portsĬleaning out ports is a situation where it’s best to get help from your nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

If you’re looking for something travel-friendly for cleaning and disinfecting your Mac, iKlear offers a 20-pack of individual wipes with 2 cleaning cloths for $12.95. Make sure to spray the solution onto a cloth first, not your Mac. Mixing 1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part distilled water into a small spray bottle is another option if you’d like to steer clear of using disinfectant wipes. Do not use excess force when disinfecting the area around the keyboard this could damage the keys.Do not use rough towels or cloths to dry the area.Do not allow the liquid from the disinfectant wipe to sit or pool on the area being disinfected for a long amount of time.If you encounter a very damp wipe it may need to be squeezed to remove some of the excess liquid before use. Do not use an extremely damp disinfectant wipe to clean the area.

Do not use disinfectant wipes containing bleach or disinfectant sprays in general.Finally, use microfiber cloth to dry the areaĪpple notes some important details about this process in a support document:.Use a microfiber cloth dampened with water to wipe the same area.Use a disinfectant wipe (no bleach) to gently clean the trackpad or keyboard (beware of excess liquid).How to disinfect a MacBook trackpad and keyboard Using distilled water avoids the minerals and other deposits that tap water can potentially leave behind. Apple mentions in a support document to never use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.įor convenience I keep a 2-ounce spray bottle with distilled water and a cleaning cloth at my desk. Make sure to apply the water to the cloth rather than directly to your MacBook.

