DeskUtilsClean Keyboard · ⇧⌘K
Wipe your keyboard without typing anything
Clean Keyboard temporarily blocks keyboard input so you can wipe it down without triggering keystrokes or opening apps by accident. The mouse and trackpad remain available.
Toggle from the menu bar or Quick Ring · configurable shortcut
How it works
Same shortcut locks and unlocks
Turn it on before cleaning, then use the same configurable Clean Keyboard shortcut to unlock the keyboard when you’re done. It blocks keyboard input only — mouse and trackpad keep working.
Permissions
What macOS asks for
Accessibility is required to temporarily block keyboard input.
How to allow permissions →Questions about Clean Keyboard
How do I unlock the keyboard?
Press the same configurable Clean Keyboard shortcut you used to lock it.
Can I still use the mouse while it’s on?
Yes. Clean Keyboard blocks keyboard input only — the mouse and trackpad remain available.
Why does it need Accessibility?
Accessibility is required to temporarily block keyboard input.