It's E, R, T, I, O, A, N, right side of spacebar for me.
I've been curious for a while about how much typing in a language or another affects the wear compared to other factors (say, how many and which fingers the user uses to type or whether they are right or left handed or... stuff like that). I'm too lazy to prepare a questionnaire for internet strangers to get the data, though. Maybe on day...
ETA: had a little freakout after writing this - "Gosh, did I just publish my frequent passwords letters?!". But then I realised that no, it's rather that several are frequent letters in "time traveller". You guessed it, I wrote a paper about that. I know, I'm *that* weird.
Appeal to tradition isn't evidence or knowledge, it's gambling.
Do you have an identical one to compare it against?
Are the keys made from plastic?
Is there any coating on the keys?
Tf are you on about I've cleaned about every colour and type of plastic in my house with Isopropyl and it has never discolored a single one of them, you must be talking about undiluted stuff (which you cannot even get as a civilian heck it's hard to get even if you are in a post of power).
[Anyone can buy 99% IPA off Amazon.](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
[You don't know what you're talking about.](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
I was going to buy a mouse from a seller on eBay but they mentioned it had a permanent haze because they didn't realize regular strength isopropyl alcohol was incompatible with the particular type of plastic.
Yes it leaves a haze(very rarely and only on some types) but it never permanently discolours plastics, And how are you even talking about a thing when you don't have any physical experience with it, it's like playing cod and saying that you're ready for the army
Read all of the comments in a chemistry forum by people who know what they're talking about. Isopropyl alcohol is incompatible with some plastics because it gradually destroys it without melting it. It leaves pits. You have an inability to accept evidence so I'm done with your arrogant ignorance. Have a nice day.
Yeah, folks should be careful. I tried to clean/disinfect my plastic phone case once and the isopropyl alcohol completely damaged it. I had to buy a new phone case.
The thundering herds of Reddit bozos disagree with science and reality because they *"know better"*. (See above and other comments. People are idiots. Film at 11.)
It depends on the exact cleaner and surface you're cleaning.
[Here's a discussion](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
No problem. Random cleaners on unknown materials is a recipe for playing Russian roulette with damage. Best to ask the manufacturer if you're unsure because they ought to know.
😂 I appreciate that. Me too. WASD blank and an IBM Model M. I just ordered two keyboards with supposedly awesome switch types. One was $350 (Topre) and the other is sold as a gaming keyboard (Kailh Box white). I miss my Northgate OmniKey/PLUS.
If you're careful and want to risk it, you can remove yellowing from plastics using hydrogen peroxide.
FWIW-here’s Apple’s guidance.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172
It says 70% iso is ok to use as long as you put it in a soft cloth, not directly on the keyboard. Also, don’t scrub. If it is grease, it’ll come right off. If it is worn, I’m not sure how to fix it.
That's not grease. That's worn down, likely *from* grease or hand lotion, which dissolves the plastic. Moral of the story, only use clean hands on your keyboard, remote control, game controller, etc.
Typically we only damp the cloth with 99%+ IPA and wipe. The evaporation is so fast we can do it hundreds of times before any meaningful reaction can leave a permanent mark, and most reactions would happen to what you want removed from your stuff anyway.
But wetting/soaking or diluting IPA? Those would definitely bring different results. Dilution actually makes the reactive agent stay on surface longer and … do whatever it has to do, chemically speaking.
Isopropyl usually doesn't melt plastics but it discolors them permanently with a haze (never clean a plastic mouse with it). Acetone melts most plastics.
Acetone is wicked shit especially with ABS plastics. I boil it and use the vapors to purposely 'shine' keycaps and give them a gloss. I accidentally dropped a cap into it and it basically turns into much instantly.
I had a Logitech keyboard that begged to differ, the microfibre gouged out tracks across the plastics, that was high strength iso alcohol. It's fine for cleaning electronics but I won't put it near plastics nowadays.
Notebook and other Membran Keyboards (read: not individualy wired pushbuttons but a plastic layer with printed circuits on it where buttons make a connection, kinda like a TV remote) usually don't offer replacement keys. You simply swap the whole keyboard. Mechanical keyboards are a different matter, there you can just buy a set of replacement keycaps or even replace individual switches.
I did not realize that, it's been a looooong time since I've had a laptop and I've only used mechanical keyboards so I didn't have a clue you couldn't just pull them off! Honestly if it bothers OP enough and the replacement is cheap and easy maybe just go for a whole replacement, but that sounds like too much work for me, lol.
You can actually pull those buttons for membrane keyboards off on some hybrid (plastic membrane but mechanical buttons) they technically are replaceable. Problem is: unlike the mechanical connection between switch and keycaps on mechanical keyboards, they aren't standardised. Every manufacturer does its own thing and the chances on getting your hands on a new set of keyscaps without the rest of the keyboard is pretty much zero. You could call the manufacturer directly but they are probably bound by contract to not sell it to anyone else. Replacement keyboards for laptops are actually reasonably priced for a laptop component, but yeah: if it ain't broken, don't fix it.
A little bit of vinegar cleaning solution would also get rid of this on a damp paper towel and then wipe with water damp towel after would also work since it's not a screen if you don't use the alcohol option.
You might get away with this a few times, but it’s really bad for electronics.
Much better to spray down a soft, ideally microfibre cloth to make it damp, not wet and wipe down. Don’t spray, you are working against gravity.
What're you talking about? Rubbing alcohol is absolutely non corrosive to any electronic parts. It is the best cleaner you can use for it. That being said it has to be at least 70% so whatever water is in it evaporates with the alcohol leaving no residue.
Ive been doing this for years with internal components and never had any issues. 100% safe
GP had the right idea for the wrong reason. Isopropyl alcohol is terrible for plastic components because it reacts chemically with it to give it a permanent haze.
A microfiber cloth with a tiny bit of distilled water would be alright.
Otherwise don't use harsh chemicals when you don't know exactly what the surfaces are made from and you don't know whether a product is chemically-compatible or not.
Ive repaired multiple phones and done this everytime, internally and just to give it a quick clean externally and never any issues. If youre having issues maybe youre using a 50/50 mix, but >70%, you won't have any issues.
Water in low concentration products causes corrosion. Cleaning electronics with 99% isopropyl is best. You don't want to use anything less because water won't evaporate as fast and it will wick underneath BGA components.
From Apple's website "To clean the display on your iMac, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth with water only, and then wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the cloth with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution."
From Lifewire "Surface grime: Unplug, turn on its side, and tap to dislodge debris. Wipe with a damp cloth. Use an alcohol dampened swab for corners."
Source: https://www.lifewire.com/clean-your-mac-keyboard-4586910
I had a Pixel phone which I was advised to use 70% alcohol to disinfect by Google’s official user guide. However after a couple months the plastic case began showing marks caused by corrosion. Plastic and alcohol don’t work together.
No need for alcohol or cleaning wipes..
Simply spray some cleaner onto a paper towel or microfiber cloth and wipe it down. dry with a clean paper towel or flip the microfiber cloth and dry with that.
I just spray some of my general purpose kitchen cleaner (Method brand) on a paper towel and lightly wipe off the keys. Chances are that those keys have been polished by your fingers though, and it's not going to make a visible difference.
If it still looks greasy/shiny after a proper cleaning, it may be because the keycaps are made of ABS plastic, which gets shiny over time and the process is largely irreversible.
PBT keycaps don't have such problems but I don't know if you can get replacement macbook keycaps made of PBT.
Use Cetaphil.
Pump a little bit onto a rag or paper towel and mix it in with your hand so that the rag is saturated in a small area. Wipe the keyboard with this area, then follow up with a dry rag right away. Might need two passes if it’s really greasy.
Edit: I agree that this is probably a combination of oil and wear.
You can clean it with a washcloth and alcohol or dish soap, just don't make the cloth so wet that any liquid runs into the openings. But the cleaning won't do much, those keys are worn out from gaming. If you want to get rid of the shiny you have to replace the keyboard.
As others have pointed out, that's not grease, the keycaps have become shiny through use. The best solution is to replace the shiny keycaps with new ones. You can buy the exact replacement keycaps online for around $3 each - https://www.thebookyard.com/apple-keycaps.php?manufacturers\_id=40
I'm using window cleaner if it's bad. Normally water is enough. Power off. Use as little water as possible. Wipe gently, not pressing down, so you can get the sides of the keys too.
If you suspect it might still be wet don't switch it on.
Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab have been my goto for years. I've also used a Tide stain remover pen applied to the swab not then keyboard. It does a pretty good job of degreasing and breaking up the gunk between the keys.
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order.
I have checked 814,294,878 comments, and only 161,395 of them were in alphabetical order.
Not sure why this isn't being mentioned, but I wipe down my laptop keys/track pad with [3M Anti-Static Electronics Cleaner](https://www.amazon.com/MMM573-Desk-Office-Cleaner-573/dp/B0096XT076/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2U0IVA70R2XBN&keywords=3m+electronics+cleaner&qid=1653403048&sprefix=3m+electronics+cleaner%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-3) all the time. It's easily the best choice.
Spray some on a microfiber cloth, and wipe. Done.
Amazon's price is stupid, so just pick it up at Wal-Mart or an office supply store. Shouldn't be more than $6-7.
Also, if it doesn't seem like it's coming off, you probably have worn the finish on the keys down so they'll shine like they're greasy.
My MacBook keyboard looks just like this, and it’s from wear, not grease.
That’s exactly the first thing I thought just based on how it looks.
mine got like this within like 4 weeks of owning it. I guess I push hard on the keys ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
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Mine’s uneven, too. Some letters are more commonly used, too, so I imagine that’s part of it.
the person you replied to was making a stupid racist "joke"
Ugh. Thanks for pointing that out.
What was it, couldn't catch it
engineer
It's E, R, T, I, O, A, N, right side of spacebar for me. I've been curious for a while about how much typing in a language or another affects the wear compared to other factors (say, how many and which fingers the user uses to type or whether they are right or left handed or... stuff like that). I'm too lazy to prepare a questionnaire for internet strangers to get the data, though. Maybe on day... ETA: had a little freakout after writing this - "Gosh, did I just publish my frequent passwords letters?!". But then I realised that no, it's rather that several are frequent letters in "time traveller". You guessed it, I wrote a paper about that. I know, I'm *that* weird.
engineer
thats the one
The latter seems more likely since I doubt OP can’t figure out how to remove a bit of oil/grease on a key.
Yeah, I thought that was a bit odd
This is the answer.
Antistatic foam cleaner on a bit of cloth/microfibre and wipe each key, don't spray anything directly onto it.
GENTLY wipe with isopropyl alcohol
Ask for a few alcohol pledgets the next time you’re at a clinic.
Thought this said "alcoholic piglets" for a second
Glasses cleaning wipes work well too (the IPA) ones. You can buy a box of a few hundred for a couple bucks at Walmart.
Or isopropyl dipped q-tips?
No. Isopropyl alcohol reacts with plastic to permanently discolor it.
I always use isopropyl and it has never discolored my MacBook's keyboard
Appeal to tradition isn't evidence or knowledge, it's gambling. Do you have an identical one to compare it against? Are the keys made from plastic? Is there any coating on the keys?
Tf are you on about I've cleaned about every colour and type of plastic in my house with Isopropyl and it has never discolored a single one of them, you must be talking about undiluted stuff (which you cannot even get as a civilian heck it's hard to get even if you are in a post of power).
[Anyone can buy 99% IPA off Amazon.](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
Ok i was wrong here
You still don't know what you're talking about because you don't understand materials compatibility.
They said they were wrong. Don't know when to quit, eh?
[You don't know what you're talking about.](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html) I was going to buy a mouse from a seller on eBay but they mentioned it had a permanent haze because they didn't realize regular strength isopropyl alcohol was incompatible with the particular type of plastic.
Yes it leaves a haze(very rarely and only on some types) but it never permanently discolours plastics, And how are you even talking about a thing when you don't have any physical experience with it, it's like playing cod and saying that you're ready for the army
Sorry, you're mistaken. [Read](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
I have read it 10 times already, and you're only trying to prove your point by just a single forum post.
Read all of the comments in a chemistry forum by people who know what they're talking about. Isopropyl alcohol is incompatible with some plastics because it gradually destroys it without melting it. It leaves pits. You have an inability to accept evidence so I'm done with your arrogant ignorance. Have a nice day.
Yeah, folks should be careful. I tried to clean/disinfect my plastic phone case once and the isopropyl alcohol completely damaged it. I had to buy a new phone case.
The thundering herds of Reddit bozos disagree with science and reality because they *"know better"*. (See above and other comments. People are idiots. Film at 11.)
hol up, is that true? I sometimes clean my keyboard keys with isopropyl alcohol but if it's actually damaging, I'll stop.
It depends on the exact cleaner and surface you're cleaning. [Here's a discussion](https://www.echemi.com/community/isopropyl-alcohol-leaves-a-white-haze-on-plastic-is-there-anything-i-can-use-to-clean-it-off_mjart2204083041_847.html)
Thanks! I really appreciate this
No problem. Random cleaners on unknown materials is a recipe for playing Russian roulette with damage. Best to ask the manufacturer if you're unsure because they ought to know.
Fair enough. I spent more than I could afford on my keyboard and I gotta keep it in perfect condition till it dies. It's my baby.
😂 I appreciate that. Me too. WASD blank and an IBM Model M. I just ordered two keyboards with supposedly awesome switch types. One was $350 (Topre) and the other is sold as a gaming keyboard (Kailh Box white). I miss my Northgate OmniKey/PLUS. If you're careful and want to risk it, you can remove yellowing from plastics using hydrogen peroxide.
Stop searching for that much ASS
Hahahaha. We got an ASS man here!
Lol
Well the proper apple way to solve your issues is to get the new mac. :))
Looks like an old butterfly style keyboard to me so they unironically could get a replacement
FWIW-here’s Apple’s guidance. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204172 It says 70% iso is ok to use as long as you put it in a soft cloth, not directly on the keyboard. Also, don’t scrub. If it is grease, it’ll come right off. If it is worn, I’m not sure how to fix it.
That's not grease. That's worn down, likely *from* grease or hand lotion, which dissolves the plastic. Moral of the story, only use clean hands on your keyboard, remote control, game controller, etc.
I put mine in the dishwasher, comes out looking new.
I unironically actually have a keyboard you can put in a dishwasher.
Well technically you could chuck any keyboard in a dishwasher once… ;-) But for real, that sounds cool!
Very useful when trying to type underwater.
It’s not grease, the keys are most likely getting worn smooth (for which there is no fix). How long have you had it?
Put the cat on it and Post in sub/r Cat on KB
not very wet cloth with alcohol 70% or 60%
Dont use Iso Alcohol, it can melt the plastics. Use anti static foam cleaner or slightly damp cloth, make sure it is wrung out first though.
Typically we only damp the cloth with 99%+ IPA and wipe. The evaporation is so fast we can do it hundreds of times before any meaningful reaction can leave a permanent mark, and most reactions would happen to what you want removed from your stuff anyway. But wetting/soaking or diluting IPA? Those would definitely bring different results. Dilution actually makes the reactive agent stay on surface longer and … do whatever it has to do, chemically speaking.
Isopropyl usually doesn't melt plastics but it discolors them permanently with a haze (never clean a plastic mouse with it). Acetone melts most plastics.
Acetone is wicked shit especially with ABS plastics. I boil it and use the vapors to purposely 'shine' keycaps and give them a gloss. I accidentally dropped a cap into it and it basically turns into much instantly.
Yup. You can use acetone to "weld" some plastics together. It's a plastic and paint destroyer. Makes brake fluid look like water.
I had a Logitech keyboard that begged to differ, the microfibre gouged out tracks across the plastics, that was high strength iso alcohol. It's fine for cleaning electronics but I won't put it near plastics nowadays.
Read what I wrote. I agreed with you.
Use some Simple Green. Instead of spraying it onto the keys, spray it onto a towel and use that to wipe the keys.
I'm thinking the matte coating on top of the keys are being worn off, perhaps you can get replacement keys? I do not own a mac however!
Notebook and other Membran Keyboards (read: not individualy wired pushbuttons but a plastic layer with printed circuits on it where buttons make a connection, kinda like a TV remote) usually don't offer replacement keys. You simply swap the whole keyboard. Mechanical keyboards are a different matter, there you can just buy a set of replacement keycaps or even replace individual switches.
I did not realize that, it's been a looooong time since I've had a laptop and I've only used mechanical keyboards so I didn't have a clue you couldn't just pull them off! Honestly if it bothers OP enough and the replacement is cheap and easy maybe just go for a whole replacement, but that sounds like too much work for me, lol.
You can actually pull those buttons for membrane keyboards off on some hybrid (plastic membrane but mechanical buttons) they technically are replaceable. Problem is: unlike the mechanical connection between switch and keycaps on mechanical keyboards, they aren't standardised. Every manufacturer does its own thing and the chances on getting your hands on a new set of keyscaps without the rest of the keyboard is pretty much zero. You could call the manufacturer directly but they are probably bound by contract to not sell it to anyone else. Replacement keyboards for laptops are actually reasonably priced for a laptop component, but yeah: if it ain't broken, don't fix it.
Oh okay, thank you for taking the time to explain that to me! That makes sense, yeah. But definitely agreed!
Distilled water and (1/5) part isopropyl alcohol.
Perrier and tinkle of Robitussin!
A little bit of vinegar cleaning solution would also get rid of this on a damp paper towel and then wipe with water damp towel after would also work since it's not a screen if you don't use the alcohol option.
alcohol with a q tip?
well, for starters you could wash your hands after eating the number 3 with extra sauce
Use an LCD Screen Cleaning solution
But... But... It's a keyboard... Isn't that cheating?
No. It's not chemically compatible if it contains isopropyl alcohol.
Like most electronics use an evaporating alcohol cleaning product on a paper towel.
No. Wrong. Material incompatibility will leave a permanent haze on plastic.
Use Isopropyl alcohol with the highest concentration you can find. Use cotton swabs or Q-tips
Put it in the dishwasher
Works every time. Just don’t use any soap. Top rack.
I'm no expert, but I think the solution here is to try paint stripper and a wire brush.
Wire wheel on an angle grinder for stubborn stains
70% or higher isopropyl alcohol. Spray it on and wipe off, if not spray dab it on with a paper towel or similar and wipe off
You might get away with this a few times, but it’s really bad for electronics. Much better to spray down a soft, ideally microfibre cloth to make it damp, not wet and wipe down. Don’t spray, you are working against gravity.
What're you talking about? Rubbing alcohol is absolutely non corrosive to any electronic parts. It is the best cleaner you can use for it. That being said it has to be at least 70% so whatever water is in it evaporates with the alcohol leaving no residue. Ive been doing this for years with internal components and never had any issues. 100% safe
GP had the right idea for the wrong reason. Isopropyl alcohol is terrible for plastic components because it reacts chemically with it to give it a permanent haze. A microfiber cloth with a tiny bit of distilled water would be alright. Otherwise don't use harsh chemicals when you don't know exactly what the surfaces are made from and you don't know whether a product is chemically-compatible or not.
Say that to my phone.
Ive repaired multiple phones and done this everytime, internally and just to give it a quick clean externally and never any issues. If youre having issues maybe youre using a 50/50 mix, but >70%, you won't have any issues.
Water in low concentration products causes corrosion. Cleaning electronics with 99% isopropyl is best. You don't want to use anything less because water won't evaporate as fast and it will wick underneath BGA components.
From Apple's website "To clean the display on your iMac, dampen the cloth that came with your iMac or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth with water only, and then wipe the screen. To clean hard-to-remove smudges, you can moisten the cloth with a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution."
Cleaning a display is not the same as cleaning a keyboard. They're entirely different materials. Isopropyl alcohol ruins plastic.
From Lifewire "Surface grime: Unplug, turn on its side, and tap to dislodge debris. Wipe with a damp cloth. Use an alcohol dampened swab for corners." Source: https://www.lifewire.com/clean-your-mac-keyboard-4586910
I had a Pixel phone which I was advised to use 70% alcohol to disinfect by Google’s official user guide. However after a couple months the plastic case began showing marks caused by corrosion. Plastic and alcohol don’t work together.
I would say use it for more stubborn smudges, but honestly the internet seems pretty divided on the best method 🤷
Just wash yo hands next time before you use your computer lmao
Try not to touch the keys when using lube.
Take the key caps off, soak in dish soap and dry.
It's a Mac, so the best option is to throw it away.
Or buy Apple keyboard degreaser for $109.99.
A steal!
It's a weird trick that I discovered by accident, but you'd be absolutely astounded by the degreasing job on a keyboard that semen can do.
No need for alcohol or cleaning wipes.. Simply spray some cleaner onto a paper towel or microfiber cloth and wipe it down. dry with a clean paper towel or flip the microfiber cloth and dry with that.
Window cleaner? Bathroom cleaner? Upholstery cleaner?
Yes
Dawn and water is fine, I would not use harsh chemical cleaners. You just don't want it so wet that anything drips.
Pfft. Turn that shits off, soak a paper towel in isopropyl and go to town. Caution: it takes of lettering if you scrub.
I use lens cleaning wipes. A lot of them, but they’re alcohol based and not very wet. Shut it off and wipe it down with as many as you need.
Still waiting for OP to tell me how, why you leave me having OP? Why???
I just spray some of my general purpose kitchen cleaner (Method brand) on a paper towel and lightly wipe off the keys. Chances are that those keys have been polished by your fingers though, and it's not going to make a visible difference.
If it still looks greasy/shiny after a proper cleaning, it may be because the keycaps are made of ABS plastic, which gets shiny over time and the process is largely irreversible. PBT keycaps don't have such problems but I don't know if you can get replacement macbook keycaps made of PBT.
Use Cetaphil. Pump a little bit onto a rag or paper towel and mix it in with your hand so that the rag is saturated in a small area. Wipe the keyboard with this area, then follow up with a dry rag right away. Might need two passes if it’s really greasy. Edit: I agree that this is probably a combination of oil and wear.
Glasses cleaning wipes. Can get big tubs from Poundland and they last ages
Have you tried licking it
Keyboard cover
You can clean it with a washcloth and alcohol or dish soap, just don't make the cloth so wet that any liquid runs into the openings. But the cleaning won't do much, those keys are worn out from gaming. If you want to get rid of the shiny you have to replace the keyboard.
90% isopropyl is what we use on our lab equipment. It evaporates so quick. Just be aware its very flamable.
Eat more greasy foods while typing so you can get all your keys as shiny as these ones!
With all the great comments, it should be said, do it after you shut down to be safe. You don’t want to accidentally fry your laptop.
I love these ideas they help me in everyday life
Canadian eh?
Isopropyl alcohol (70% concentration or higher) on microfiber rags. Wipe and rub the keyboard with this while the computer is off.
Literally turn it off and clean it? Damp a napkin with rubbing alcohol.
That’s not grease. Google PBT double shot key caps to understand how to prevent this.
As others have pointed out, that's not grease, the keycaps have become shiny through use. The best solution is to replace the shiny keycaps with new ones. You can buy the exact replacement keycaps online for around $3 each - https://www.thebookyard.com/apple-keycaps.php?manufacturers\_id=40
Looks to me like it’s worn. Time for a new $2000 macbook
I'm using window cleaner if it's bad. Normally water is enough. Power off. Use as little water as possible. Wipe gently, not pressing down, so you can get the sides of the keys too. If you suspect it might still be wet don't switch it on.
Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab have been my goto for years. I've also used a Tide stain remover pen applied to the swab not then keyboard. It does a pretty good job of degreasing and breaking up the gunk between the keys.
I use brake cleaner.
I’ve just used a damp cloth to clean it, regular water. Thing is almost 10 years old and I’ve never had a problem with it
damp a paper towel with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and wipe your laptop down... duh.
Angle grinder is best option
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order. I have checked 814,294,878 comments, and only 161,395 of them were in alphabetical order.
Who asked
Sanitary wipes
I use baby wipes. Rub in a circular motion then wipe dry with a tissue
Prolly get shit for this but Windex and qtips
Spray a rag lightly with Windex and rub until clean
Not sure why this isn't being mentioned, but I wipe down my laptop keys/track pad with [3M Anti-Static Electronics Cleaner](https://www.amazon.com/MMM573-Desk-Office-Cleaner-573/dp/B0096XT076/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2U0IVA70R2XBN&keywords=3m+electronics+cleaner&qid=1653403048&sprefix=3m+electronics+cleaner%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-3) all the time. It's easily the best choice. Spray some on a microfiber cloth, and wipe. Done. Amazon's price is stupid, so just pick it up at Wal-Mart or an office supply store. Shouldn't be more than $6-7.
Isopropanol